I purchase this vehicle from owner in dec. 2013 and start having problem the owner I purchase it from purchase it from a bank back in 2006. They did know about an recall or etc. About this vehcle. The electric has problem and airbags, the fuel tank is leaking and fuel injection and etc,. Where can I can get help for these problems.etc.,.
1996 Dodge Caravan airbags problems
251 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 102,207. 27 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 251
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 102,207
- crashes
- 27
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal50
- Frontal: sensor/control module6
- Side/window2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Caravan airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Caravan airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
- Risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V293000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
PE00032
Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.the federal safety agency received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
DP96014
What 1996 Dodge Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* - the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact was pulling into a parking lot doing 3 or 4 MPH, when the drivers side and passenger side front air bags unexpectedly deployed. The contact stated that she never hit anything. The contact sustained bruises on her forearm. The contact didn't know if anything could be, and got rid of the van.
May 7, 2005, I was in an automobile accident. The other car was a 2004 honda accord. The front passenger side of the accord hit the front driver side of my 1996 dodge caravan just in front of the driver's seat. The passenger side airbag inflated, the driver side airbag did not. Through the course of having this car, the "airbag" light was an issue almost from day one. When I would take it to the dealership, bill kay chrysler in naperville, they would check it and find nothing wrong. Finally I was told to ignore the "airbag" light that there was a faulty sensor that could not be fixed.
'recall campaign' for dodge caravan 1996, clock spring broken. *bf the consumer did not find out about the recall, until the repairs were already made. #02v293000
The airbag light is on, the horn does not work, and the crusie control does not function......a clockspring malifuntion from all reports....and definetly a safety issue and hazard. Will attempt to replace but at a high cost....
While driving 40 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The passenger side air bag deployed, however, the driver side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained chest and neck injuries., and front end suffered extensive damage.
The air bag light illuminated on the dashboard and remained on. The horn and cruise control were inoperable when the consumer attempted to use them. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. The mechanic informed the consumer that the recall(04v480000) for the clock spring was not for this vehicle identification number. Please fill in additional information.
Vehicle was experiencing the same defect and consequences as stated in recall 04v2800000 for the air bag clock spring. But this model year was not included in the recall.
While driving 25 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported. *ak *sc
1996 dodge caravan's air bags deployed inadvertently.*mr the manufacturer denied the consumers claim, they stated the inspection showed impact to the undercarriage.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan airbags
Does the 1996 Dodge Caravan have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 251 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 18% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Caravan airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 102,207 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Caravan airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V293000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Caravan have bad airbags?
The Dodge Caravan model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (251 complaints), 1997 (152 complaints) and 1999 (119 complaints).
Other 1996 Dodge Caravan problems
Fuel system 219Electrical 213Engine 211Transmission 184Brakes 151Visibility 120Acceleration 114Steering 63Locks 60Body 56Suspension 51Lights 45Seat belts 42Tires 22Seats 21Wheels 2
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