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1997 Dodge Caravan: broken coil spring

5 of the 706 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan describe broken coil spring.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Broken coil spring by model year

  • 2008
    1
  • 2003
    1
  • 2000
    4
  • 1999
    5
  • 1998
    4
  • 1997
    5
  • 1996
    10
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    2
  • 1991
    2

What owners say

Filed May 30, 2003 · Airbags · PA

The vehicles clock spring failed prior to recall notice 02v-293000. The consumer requested reimbursement but only received partial reimbursement. *mr *scc

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Airbags, Fuel system · 67,322 miles · FL

The vehicle clock spring failed prior to recall notice #b24. The consumer requested reimbursement. *ak

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY

Clockspring failed, causing horn/air bag and cruise control to malfunction.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Airbags · 997,780 miles · MA

Clock spring failed. Ph

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · PA

Clock spring failed, causing cruise control/air bags,and horn not to work. Chrysler said part not covered under warranty. If part is considered a wiring harness then it should be covered under warranty that we purchased.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Caravan coil spring

Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?

5 of 706 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?

There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Airbag light 83Adaptive cruise 45Wipers 42Transmission failure 28Fire or smoke 24Stalling 23Fuel leak 16Headlights 15Loss of power 15Check engine light 13Slipping 12No deployment 10Fuel smell 10Power steering loss 10Door locks 8Grinding brakes 7Engine failure 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Won't shift 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Harsh shifting 6Ball joint 5Premature wear 5Seat belt 5

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