Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the air bags deployed inadvertently. The contact sustained bruises and scratches to the right arm when the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
1997 Dodge Caravan airbags problems
152 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,711. 27 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 152
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 95,711
- crashes
- 27
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal41
- Frontal: sensor/control module7
- Side/window3
At what mileage
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Dodge Caravan airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 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
What 1997 Dodge Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. While driving 45 MPH, the contact was involved in a head-on crash. Another driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the contact's vehicle. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy and no lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The contact sustained major injuries, including a broken nose and cheek bones, and also a shattered right foot. A police report was filed and pictures of the crash are available. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The federal safety agency campaign id number 02v293000 (air bags:frontal) was referenced. The dealer will be notified for more information about the recall. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.
Consumer complaint regarding 1997 caravan clock spring assembly. *ts the vehicle's horn failed due to a faulty clockspring. The consumer did some research and found out that the vehicle's clockspring had been recalled, recall number 02v293000 . The consumer never received the notice.
Dt: air bag light stayed on/the cruise control switch didn't work, and the horn malfunctioned. Noticed these failures on june 1, 2005. Have not contacted the dealer. Had checked the fuses, they were still good.
Dt: air bag light is on and cruise control and horn doesn't work. *ak consumer states having a recall notice for these problems but delearship refuses to fix because the vehicle is not a 1998 or newer. The consumer's steering wheel is getting worst. Consumer's VIN #'s are not on the recall list, consumer also owns a 2000 dodge van. Consumer wants to be kept up to date on the progress of the claim.
I have a mini- caravan 1997 airbag light stays on or blinks intermittantly horn doesn't work or only works somtimes (thats fun) cruise control doesn't work
Received a safety recall letter for the clockspring on my minivan (yr714091 notification code d17) issues with airbag deploying light and horn will not work. According to dodge, the reason this is happening is because of the clockspring in the minivan. Went to have it repaired at dodge and the service man at dodge said my minivan does not apply to the recall. Told him why my problems are that described in the recall letter. He said it's not part of the recall.
Complaint received via e-mail. My vehicle was met with an accident on route 516, old bridge, nj. My vehicle was hit from behind by a school bus and pushed into a lamp pole. My vehicle is totaled as per state farm insurance. Both air bag failed to work. The driver and passenger seats collapsed backward instead of protecting our neck and body. The vehicle is with state farm insurance. *jb. Also, driver and passenger seats collapsed backwards, resulting in two injuries.
Consumer was having the same problems as stated in recall 04v480000 concerning air bag clock spring. Dealership would not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.
The consumer stated her husband was coming out of the driveway and the vehicle was hit on the side. She stated that he received some minor injuries and his air bag did not deploy. *jb
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Caravan airbags
Does the 1997 Dodge Caravan have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 152 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Dodge Caravan, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Caravan airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,711 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 Dodge Caravan problems
Transmission 133Engine 121Electrical 94Brakes 72Fuel system 59Visibility 56Acceleration 45Steering 40Lights 22Seat belts 22Body 21Suspension 20Tires 15Seats 12Locks 10Wheels 2
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