1996 Dodge Caravan: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Jun 12, 2005 · Electrical · MN

The cruise control,and horn began malfunctioning about 6 months after I bought my used mini van. I now have no horn or cruise and air bag is is dought. I have heard that the clockspring in the 1996 dodge vans have been defective. I need to know if the new ones have been inproved, or if they or going to be replaced as a matter of safty. Also from time to time the wiper blades come on and go off by them selves. And one time the radiator fan came on the middle of the night by it self and drained the battery dead. I also have a simmy in the front end at 35 to 45 miles per hour.

Filed Nov 23, 2004 · Airbags · PA

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.

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 106,000 miles · VA

While driving horn/cruise control failed and air bag light illuminated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Airbags · MI

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.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 80,000 miles · IL

While driving air bag warning light came on and stayed on. When this occurred the horn and the cruise control became inoperative.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 125,000 miles · AR

The horn on my 1996 caravan has stopped working; the air-bag warning light stays on all the time; the cruise control system is starting to fail.*ak I saw the report that there have been complaints on newer models. I think the range of model years needs to be broadened. I have also seen reports of other 1996/1997 models with the same problems on internet auto repair web sites.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · 87,600 miles · GA

Air bag light stays lit and cruise control no longer works.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Airbags · 72,798 miles · SC

The air bag light was on and the cruise control was inoperative. Consumer had clockspring assembly replaced prior to recall notification and is now requesting reimbursement. *tt

Filed Dec 28, 2002 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · NC

The clock spring wiring harness on the steering wheel failed and caused the air bag, horn and cruise control to fail. It is a safety issue because the horn and the driver's air bag do not function. *******dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******770791. *ak

Filed Nov 3, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Failure in safety components, horn and airbag also cruise control. Electrical failure where airbag warning indicator light is constantly "on" horn and cruise control components no longer function. Items are out of warranty, but since they involve safety features, a recall for electrical failures in the steering column/dash area is requested. Dt

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Airbags · IL

Consumer states that air bag light is constantly lit and vehicle's horn and cruise control are inoperative. Vehicle checked by dlr who advised that air bag is inoperative due to defective clockspring. Mr

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Airbags, Steering · NH

Consumer states that the clockspring in gear box went out causing the air bag light to stay alluminated. Horn goes out\and cruise control does not engage. Mr