Ea-01-007; consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and electrical door locks failed to lock or unlock. Also, note ABS brake light illuminated on the dash, brakes have failed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of failures. Please provide any further details.
1996 Dodge Caravan body complaints
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Consumer needed to have transmission replaced again because it was shifting incorrectly. Problem could've been a rebuilt torque converter they used. Clock spring needed to replaced because horn didn't work. Also, airbag light stayed on, and cruise control went totally out.*ak drivers side sliding door jams, linkage appears okay. Windshield wipers sometomes will not shut off after key is removed.
Horn failed.
Sliding door on the passenger side will not unlock/latch mechanism will not release, and door cannot be manually opened, cause unknown. Also, air bag warning light remained illuminated. Please give any further details.
Door switch would not unlock passenger's sliding side door. Consumer would open door by hand by reaching around from front passenger door. *ak
Sliding door rattles and moves off the hinges, and holds a gap. Also, windshield wipers come on intermittently.
Brakes squeaking continously. Yh
Automatic side sliding door does not unlock when the power door lock switch is used. Door has to be unlocked from the inside manually. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving consumer could hear noise coming from the sliding door.
The headlights are adjusted too low. Nlm
Transmission failed prematurely causing the vehicle to lunge into the middle of a road. Nlm
The engine is just the most recent problem. We went ahead and bought the extended warranty even though it is usually never used. This time we used it numerous times. We have had problems with the electric windows, the starter has been replaced, the fuel pump, the engine head, the electronic locks currently do not work. It has just been a real lemon. We just do not know what to do. This time the engine blew and there was no clue that anything was wrong. We have been stranded several times and last night just barely made it home.
Integrated child seat wont retract when pulled out. Weatherstripping on drivers door fell off found out the drivers door was not aligned properly. Constant belt noise especially during wet conditions. Dealer must repeatedly tighten them. Brakes pulsate when applying them. Replaced numerous components on rear brakes. Fuel tank would not read fuel level correctly. Dealer had to replace fuel tank, fuel pump, and other components and said the fuel tank was bowed. Dual sliding doors have to be repeatedly adjusted because they become difficult to slide. Driver's side window regulator broke for no apparent reason. Right rear child safety seat had hole in the buckle. Replaced battery once.installed child safety belt extensions due to recall. Van is now back in shop for unknown problems, will not start.
Sliding door rattles while driving over uneven surfaces. While door is rattling, dome light comes on, and door open indicator lights. Door is difficult to open from outside while door is in full open position. Door latch mechanism fell apart inside, so that inside door release does not function.
Poorly design sliding door failed. Nlm
While driving entire electrical system malfunctioned, but vehicle continued to operate with no electric components working. Dealer has been contacted replaced transmission, stabilizer sockets, brakes and battery, latches on doors, hatch replaced several times. Ak
Door lock inoperable. Yh
Battery failed several times.
Power door lock motor failed.
Sliding door failure since date of purchase.
Automatic door locks failed.
Turn signal failed.
Front door power latch failed.
Power door interlocks failed.
Power door lock on sliding door on passeger's side was faulty. Owner notes that all electric door locks are faulty. When vehicle reaches a certain speed, locks start to malfunction. Also door ajar, and light comes on when this occurs.
The sliding door power locks on the passenger side will not latch when closing unexpectedly. Also, windshield fogs up on passenger's side then on driver's side.
Stopped at stop sign, lever would not shift out of low gear. Engine revved up but no acceleration. Happens intermittently. Vehicle seems to want to stall. Took to mechanic. Problem could not be duplicated. Computer sensor blew out on interstate & was replaced twice. Passenger's sliding door not working properly. *ak consumer states vehicle loses power, sticks in low gear, makes noises when shifting. Vehicle drops out of cruise control.
Alternator belt failed.
Sliding door latch/lock failed.
The back section of the glove compartment is not enclosed, causing papers from the glove box to get sucked up in the air conditioner blower, resulting in air conditioner and radio panel heating up to a point where one cannot touch the panel. Dealer is aware of problem.
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