Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the horn failed to function. In addition, the odometer displayed an incorrect reading and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v293000 (air bags), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
1996 Dodge Caravan: airbag warning light
165 of the 1,394 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 165
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical repair cost reported
- $600
- typical mileage
- 87,600
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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....
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.
In 2003, the air bag indicator light came on, in my 1996 dodge caravan, and the horn stopped working, which both have created an un-safe operating vehicle. I called the dealer and they indicated the "recall" for the clock spring, but are refusing to repair the problems as my vehicle was over 70,000 miles. Now 2004 and the problem still exists and now the vehicle has about 95,000 miles on it. This serious safety and potentially fatal problem needs to be corrected immediately and should not cost the consumer any money whatsoever.
While driving horn/cruise control failed and air bag light illuminated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving, the check engine and air bag light illuminated on the dashboard.
While driving (SRS) light appears on the dash board and remained on until the vehicle is turn off. The cruise control and horn are malfunctioning. The driver took the vehicle to a garage the mechanic replaced the clock spring. Please fill in additional information.
While driving air bag warning light came on and stayed on. When this occurred the horn and the cruise control became inoperative.
Request for reimbursement for clockspring recall repairs performed on a 1996 dodge grand caravan. *mr there was a clunk noise, then the consumer lost power steering due to the serpentine belt tensioner being broken, oil leaked due to the front valve cover gasket, and the air bag light had come on. Recall#02v293000 *scc
Air bag light stays lit and cruise control no longer works.
When vehicle was parked, puddles of gas is formed under it. This happened anytime vehicle was parked. Vehicle was leaking gas and no one knew why. Also the air bag light and window wipers came on intermittently.
The horn was inoperative, and the air bag light remained lit on dash. The mechanic replaced the clock spring. Mr scc
Service bulletins that may apply
- Concerns with the air bag warning indicator lamp on intermittently or constantly
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches
- Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches
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
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
165 of 1,394 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan (12%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $600 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Caravan
Adaptive cruise 110Wipers 102Fuel leak 64Stalling 58Fuel pump 40Door locks 39ABS 34Fire or smoke 33Brake failure 32Fuel smell 27Transmission failure 27Headlights 24Loss of power 21Power steering loss 21No deployment 19Overheating 19Grinding brakes 16Check engine light 16Coil spring 10Jerking 10Ball joint 9Hesitation 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Tire blowout 9Oil consumption 8Premature wear 8Knocking 7Fuel gauge 7Won't shift 7Won't start 7Engine failure 5Steering lock-up 5
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