Air bag lights came on and the horn and cruise control do not turn on any more.
1997 Dodge Caravan electrical complaints
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Air bag light on dashboard will not go off during operation of vehicle/ horn will not function. Also, consumer's wife smelled a burned rubber odor that went away before light on dashboard came on. *ak dealer replaced clockspring due to open circuit.
Electrical component failures have resulted in five visits, four repairs - counting this current incident. Warranty issues have prevented immediate repair, even though we hold an extended gold warranty. Dealer claims clockspring involvement - customer claims operation perfect without for several months. Customer left clockspring unrepaired due to warranty issue, since, a possible recall is under review. Customer refuses payment for repair. Dodge is unresponsive. Dealer is unresponsive. Lawsuit will be pursued.
Air bag light has come on and stayed on. Also, states horn does not work. *ak possible clockspring failure.
The air bag warning light came on the dash at the same time the horn stopped working and the cruise control did not function.
Cruise control failed first - then airbag light started coming on at random - horn worked throughout. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer repaired on 04/04/01. Repair order shows "clock spring, open circuit".
Airbag light came on and horn stopped working, mechanic stated clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. *ak also consumer was having problem with the radio that has been worked on five times and replaced twice and still doesnot work to consumer's satisfaction, consumer also had brakes replaced, also the tensioner belt on the timing belt, also the water pump broke, also transmission went out.
Consumer's airbag light has been intermittently on & off. For past 1 1/2 weeks the light has been staying on. Problem must be affecting horn, it hasn't worked in past month. Dealer wants consumer to cover cost. Consumer doesn't know why it happening only that if in an accident it will not operate correctly*ak. Consumer states everything on steering column is failing including cruise control.
Dealership repaired defect of airbag/steering column/electrical problems last february. Consumer states that these defects have occurred again. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Replacement of failed bulb caused abrasions to hand access door is too small, and a wiring harness obstructs access to light socket. Two bulbs shattered. Dealer had to disassemble battery and electrical bus to access the light socket, 30 min labor, $45 cost. Difficulty of replacement discourages safe maintenance of lighting, and cuts your hands.
Engine had leaking seals which caused exhaust manifold to leak. Fumes would come from blower (defroster) when it was turned on. There was an electrical short in engine. Also, windshield wipers were erratic & would come on or off by themselves, and having a lot of problems with starter. *ak gasoline leaks from the tank due to the seal failure. Inside door panel on drivers side is broken.
Parking brake cable failed. Nlm
Sliding door locking mechanism fails--door remains locked and door will not open, or door is impossible to lock. Just before failure door has problem latching successfully. Auto door lock makes buzzing noise when locking is attempted. After second failure, dealer service technician stated that it is common to require replacement of rockwell actuator part for these vehicles. We've had 3 failures of drivers side and 5 on passenger side. Latest was today, 10/11/00. Vehicle is now out of warranty, but the failures keep happening.
I feel this vehicle should have a recall on some of the problems it has. They are defenitely a major factor in safety. I hope these problems are fixed in the newer modles because most people purchase mini-vans for their family or company vehicle. Therefore, this particular vehicle I feel could probably fall under the lemon law. Or, manufactors are just making a big profit and are not considering the safety of their drivers. I would like to see them put their family in a vehicle with the problems mine has and quarantee their safety.
The coil pack caught on fire and melted.
For no apparent reason, while the van was parked in the driveway with the ignition off, it caught on fire in the engine compartment. Van had been parked for about 10 minutes before it caught on fire. The fire was put out the the fire department. Van was totalled. Please provide any further information.
The windshield wipers would automatically come on while traveling on the road. They would come on for two to four wipes and then stop. This intermittent problem was rare at first, then started to happen more frequently. We finally took it in to the dealership for repair. They replaced the windshield wiper switch at no cost to us. (only because we were under the 36mo./36,000mi. Waranty.) the next problem was the battery went dead. We took it in for repair, and the dealership replaced the battery at no cost to us. (only because it was under the 36mo./36,000mi. Waranty) . The other problem was that the inside rear view mirror became unglued from the front windshield. I went to a auto repair store and purchased a rear view mirror glue kit. I glued the rear view mirror on myself. ( I don't have confidence in the dealerships glue) thank you ........ Richard maldonado.
Rotors pitted and rusted prematurely due to inferior materials used to construct them. Nlm
Dashboard interior light switch (part number p04685630 36033e) started burning when ignition switch was turned on. The unit stopped smoking only after switch was unplugged.
Van caught fire while parked in front of house. Not driven for two&one half days.
I feel this model, caravan se sport, needs alot of upgrades. I feel that this vehicle is not a safe vehicle for families. I believe that dodge is
Dome lights just start flashing rapidly when ever they want dealer can not fix problem ,has happened every few thousand miles.
Vehicle experiences hesitation, bucking and misfires continually, several repair attempts to several components however continues to experience symptons. Mjs
Battery failed.
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