1998 Dodge Caravan electrical problems

Filed Apr 13, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · WV

Airbag light on no turn signals and no reverse lights due to failed airbag clockspring

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · Electrical · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. ..updated 05/20/15 *bf updated 11/19/15

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 Aug 28, 2014 · Electrical · 116,850 miles · CA

The los angeles cbs affiliate station aired a story about chrysler vehicles year 2007 to 2012 that were being investigated for a potential recall. The problem is a faulty tipm, also known as a powertrain control module. Vehicle owners report instrument panel problems, gauges not working, airbag not working, windshield wipers operating without being turned on, problems starting the vehicle, and so on. I have a 1998 dodge grand caravan with many of these same problems/symptoms. I spent $212 on inspection and diagnosis fees. Pep boys told me that the problem was the powertrain control module and it would take a prohibitively high price to replace. My vehicle has recently experienced problems similar to the ones described above: fuel gauge not consistently showing the correct amount of fuel in the tank; the airbag and horn not working; the wipers occasionally operate without being turned on; the power door locks do not work properly when vehicle is being locked & unlocked with the key; the heater operates without being turned on, and so on. I was wondering if this information can be used sent to the manufacturer or compared in information submitted by other chrysler owners. The powertrain control module is a durable part, it should operate well for the life of the vehicle. I'm wondering if there is any investigation going on which may lead to a recall. Thank you for your attention.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 99,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH the engine stalled. The instrument panel was inoperable the fuel gauge was inaccurate. The contact could not restart the vehicle and the instrument panel lights were blinking on and off. The contact also stated that the vehicle was towed four times to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was 99,000. Updated 09/15/14

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical · WV

I have a 98 dodge caravan it has no dash lights parking lights or horn. I have no idea what it could be.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

Horn stopped working. Horn fuse is good. Air bag warning light came on and has stayed on.

Filed Oct 4, 2010 · Electrical · 47,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the speedometer was reading a speed of 0 MPH. The failure recurred intermittently, but the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · WA

The instrument panel components began to turn on and off quickly like a flicker. The first instance was in aug and since then it has happened about five times. Two times the car stopped and would not start for a few minutes.

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · NY

The instrument panel flat lines in other words speedometer, gas gauge and temp gauge all drop to zero. It might return at any time most often after hitting a bump in the road.