Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag and cruise control warning indicators were illuminated continuously. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
1999 Dodge Caravan: adaptive cruise control problems
29 of the 552 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Caravan describe adaptive cruise control problems.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 91,400
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Adaptive cruise control problems by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the cruise control system failed. After setting the cruise control to 35 MPH, the vehicle automatically sped up to 55 MPH. The brakes were then applied, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. In order to stop the vehicle from accelerating, the cruise control switch was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. Updated 09/19/11 *bf the consumer also stated the cruise control would activate on its own. The dealer replaced the cruise servo/actuator. They also recommended an engagement switch. Updated 09/30/11
1999 dodge grand caravan had recall in 2004 to replace a clockspring, but dealer avoided this after customer's 3 or 4 tries in 2004. On 06-16-2010 when the vehicle was put in reverse, (all [xxx] broke loose!) the motor hit high revolutions, the steering wheel and the brakes immediately "locked" up and could not be moved as it traveled backwards and finally hitting and totaling 2 vehicles at over 50 MPH.note: since about 2007 a brake light has been on and the cruise control was not working. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Our belts sips off during wet weather"five times we replaced the "s" belt and the tensioners,waterpump,overheating our 2nd yr of owership.now the 3rd yr of transmissions leaking,the ABS light came on while driving at 35mph w/children in car ,starting to brake causing to slow way down in traffic and made a chime sound,the horn went off and it got hot fast causing the car to shut down. Thank god there was room to get over. All the lights were flickering all over the dashboard. The car just leaks everywhere,water,oil,trans. Something needs to be done about these cars. I cant even get mine smog because I have to keep unplugging my battery because now we have a short in the electrical system somewhere. I brought a lemon.....oh yeah! I called the dealer, they cant replace the cruise control unless the ABS light stays on. I hope I don't die cause the airbags wont work because I have a electrical shortage. 2 batteries were replaced,alternator too. The clockspring wont work for my car only the cruise control so said the dealer. I would feel bad selling this car to a family ,cause what if they were killed. I couldn't deal with that. The day that happened was on my daughter 16th birthday. I had to stop everywhere all day to put water in the radiator just to keep it cool enough not to ruin her day. I hate hot days,I fear the rainy days, I cant see at night cause my headlights on the left side burned out and the covers has a glass over them.
While driving at 35 MPH air bag warning light came on ,and the horn failed to work. Also, cruise control did not work. A recall was issued on clock spring affecting earlier models.*ak recall campaign; the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v480000. For the air bag. The consumer stated that she was in a car accident and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer submitted paperwork on a reimbursement for the clock spring repair.
'recall campaign; dodge grand caravan issued for clockspring. *bf the clock spring failure resulted in the vehicle horn, instrument light, cruise control and wipers intermittenty working. The air bag light malfunctioned. Recall #04v480000. The consumer requested reimbursement.
The horn and the cruise control failed to operate when the air bag warning light came on. Upon having the air bag clock spring recall 04v480000 repairs performed dealership indicated that the horn failure was not related to the defective recall part, and charged the consumer $100.00 to have the part replaced.
I am currently having the same problem reported under the federal safety agency action number rq04001. I have a nonfunctional horn, cruise control and a air bag light.
When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed, the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that the clockspring failed. *ak the horn and the cruise control did not work at all. (the air bag, horn, cruise control all tie together through the clock spring, same circuit failure per consumer)
While driving air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Following that the horn and the cruise control failed to operate. Consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed replacement. Consumer called in to make an appointment.
Airbag light is on, cruise control and horn stopped working.
Airbag sensor light continued to stay on. As a result, horn and cruise control failed. A recall for the clock spring was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Caravan adaptive cruise
Is adaptive cruise control problems a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
29 of 552 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Caravan (5%) mention adaptive cruise control problems. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 60Transmission failure 25No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Stalling 18Headlights 13Loss of power 13Fuel smell 12Check engine light 9Slipping 9Brake failure 8Wipers 8Tire blowout 7Fuel leak 6Sudden acceleration 6Coil spring 5Fire or smoke 5Jerking 5Overheating 5Seat belt 5
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