1998 Dodge Caravan acceleration problems

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 132,000 miles · NV

I was backing out of a parking space in 2012, when the brakes completely failed, I had to put my vehicle into gear in order for it to stop. Even though I was only going 5 MPH or less, I was on a downhill slope. There wasn't an accident nor any damage, so I don't have that to report. The van was taken to towbin dodge in henderson, nv that weekend I believe and I was told that the recall defect had been fixed. However, the horn, airbag light and ABS still do not work. My VIN #[xxx], my question is this. If the recall problem is still defective even though it's been repaired, what am I supposed to do? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY

Srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Horn and cruise control failed to operate. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that clock spring needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 87,000 miles · TX

Air bag light was on, the horn did not work, and cruise control malfunctioned. Recall 02v950000 concerning clock spring failure was issued.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · AL

On several occasions my 1998 dodge caravan would stall when starting up, it has a reoccuring airbag light, cruise control misfunctioning and horn stalling issues. I currently had to take it to chyristler for repairs. I was told from the manufacturer that there was a recall on the dodge caravan 1996-1998 re:clockspring. My veh. Was not listed with this recall and I'm concerned that I am experiencing the same problems as the dodge caravans that have been recalled. The air bag light appear on the dashboard and remain on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the clockspring.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 125,000 miles · IL

While driving air bag light suddenly illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred it rendered the horn and cruise control inoperative. Recall 02v290000 was issued for the air bag, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 64,700 miles · NY

While driving consumer lost the horn, cruise control, and air bag light appeared on the dashboard. Dealer determined clock spring failure.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 151,000 miles · CA

At any speed air bag light stays on. Also, horn is inoperable, and cruise control does not work. There is recall 02v293000 concerning clock spring failure. However, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Dec 7, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · 94,469 miles · AZ

My 98 dodge caravan had a failed clockspring, which caused the airbag, horn, and cruise control to not function. Chrysler has a recall on a failed clockspring for 96-98 dodge caravans, and clearly states on its website it will reimburse customers for repairs to the clockspring. However, when I brought mine in for repair, and on subsequent phone calls and letters written to chrysler, they indicate that my build date was not included in the recall. They need to expand the build date to later months in 1998, and consequently increase the amount of cars covered in the recall, because there is obviously a problem with the clockspring during my build date. This will cause people to have non-functioning airbags, cruise control, and horns, and unfortunately, may cause lives to be lost. I believe chrysler should also reimburse me the $284.20 I had to pay to get the clockspring repaired, as they indicate on their website they will reimburse customers with 98 caravans for repairs on failed clocksprings. By them not reimbursing me, they are falsely advertising on their website.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · MI

While driving at 45 MPH cruise control sensor light blinked, then engine stalled.

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 72,000 miles · PA

While passing a tractor trailer on rt 422 west of pottstown without warning my rmp's shot up and I lost power. My check engine light came on. I pulled off the shoulder of the highway. The transmission was slipping and not shifting correctly. I was able to get my caravan to quigley motors which is the local dodge dealership. The diagnosis was 3rd gear was totally destroyed and they found alot of metal fragments in the pan. It's going to cost me $2500. To fix it. The chrysler corporation needs to acknowledge that there is a well documented problem with this transmission and should rectify the situation. It is my first chrysler vehicle and it will probably will be my last. The service that I received at quigley motors was horrendous. My van was there an entire week before they could get it in to give me a repair estimate. 5 star service??? I don't think so!