Clockspring failed, causing cruise control/horn, and air bag to malfunction. Please provide any additional information.*jb....
1998 Dodge Caravan acceleration complaints
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Air bag sensor light came on. Also, horn and cruise control are inoperative.dealer contacted.
Problem is with a component called a "clock spring connector". It controls not only the air bag deployment system but also controls the cruise control and horn operation. I have been out on the internet and noticed that this is a common problem with all dodge caravans dated from 1994-2000. I have also spoke with numerous repair shops stating that they see this problem at least 2-3 times a week. Thank you for you time and consideration to this matter.
When driving vehicle will have trouble accelerateing, and then will shut off. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find the cause.
A crack in exhaust manifold caused fumes to come into vehicle.*ak dealer could not duplicate concern. Customer states vehicle jerks when in cruise. Dealer found no problem.
While driving tried to use horn and there was no response. Air bag light illuminated and did not go off.also, cruise control did not work. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
I have had a recent problem where I just thought that the air bag light was on. I later learned that not only is the air bag light on but the air bag will not deploy if n accident occurs. In addition the horn and cruise control does not work. By searching on the web I have learned from the dealer that this is a common problem in their vehicles. It will cost me over 250 dollars to correct. How can dodge know that this problem exists and does not tell anyone or have a recall. This is deplorable. I am sure that deaths have occurred because of this and dodge knows this too. Please let me know what can be done. Thank you. Vince filliben 610‑361‑8921.
At least a year ago, my airbag light came on and has stayed on. Approximately the same time, I began having problems with my criuse control. In addition, my horn has quit functioning. I contacted a dealership, and they stated it sounded like the airbag clockspring had gone bad. The part alone was estimated to cost $250. I recently checked the federal safety agency site, as see that my van is not the only one with these same problems.
Air bag light on instrument panel flickers on and off intermittently. Also, horn has failed to operate during operation of vehicle. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
My accelerator stuck in my 98 dodge caravan. The throttle cable was frayed badly. The tow truck driver mentioned he towed about 50 dodge caravans in the last year with the same problem. The dealer where we got the part had "heard complaints about the accelerator." since this vehicle is the best selling mini van and moms, dads and usually a load of kids are in the back, this problem needs to be investigated and determine whether a recall is warrented.
Vehicle was set on cruise control at 70-72mph. Consumer made rest stop/ got back on road resuming cruise control,and it quit working. Horn would not work either. A day in a half before, airbag light just stayed on. Consumer hasn't contacted dealer.
Air bag light on / horn doesn't work / cruise control doesn't work
With the minivan in reverse gear backing up,at 5mph from a distant of 100ft and then apply brake pedal, fail to stop the minivan.the engine pick up speed,while foot is still on brake and minivan is turn to left moving in a circle in a parking area causing damage to my minivan and another car park in area.
Consumer heard a growling noise when taking foot of gas pedal. Transmission blew a quarter size hole in it. Also, losing oil
Uncontrol random rapid acceleration while stopping. Was able to stop vehicle if turned off the engine with ignition. Please provide further information.
While driving on interstate at 55 MPH vehcile would not stop accelerating, even with foot off gas pedal, vehcile kept accelerating. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he said that open portion on accelerator cable was exposed. One of them were in a bind which caused it to wear, and worn accelerator won't go back down, only way to stop was to unhook everything. Then there was no acceleration.*ak the only way to stop the accelerating veheicle was to turn off the engine.
When put in park vehicle accelerated forward suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision . Dealer inspected vehicle, and was not able to duplicate the problem.
Accelerator pedal is spaced too far apart from the console. Foot slipped & became wedged between console & pedal. Vehicle had taken off due to misalignment of pedal. Dealer can not do anything.
Speed control.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in traffic resulting in an accident. Nlm
While taking off in heavy traffic vehicle surged and took off. Driver just pressed accelerator pedal very gently and vehicle took off and crashed into a vehicle in front. Driver had no control over the vehicle. No obvious damage was done to the vehicle. Hidden damage; bumper pushed in and damaged air conditioner.
Cruise control failed twice.
Accelerator sticks, causing consumer to have trouble controlling vehicle's speed. Cannot make the vehicle speed up, but when it speeds up the accelerator sticks, and it is hard to slow down. Dealer has not been contacted.
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