Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. While driving 40 MPH, the air bag warning indicator flashed on and off intermittently, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
2000 Dodge Caravan airbags problems
69 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,938. 26 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 69
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 89,938
- crashes
- 26
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal21
- Frontal: sensor/control module4
- Side/window1
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module1
At what mileage
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Dodge Caravan airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Dodge Caravan airbags
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Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- Risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V480000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Driver air bag clockspring failure
The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its october 5, 2004 letter to the federal safety agency, daimlerchrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all my 1998.5-2000 daimlerchrysler minivans, built between march 1998 and august 2000, with 70,000 miles or less.it will also provide a lifetime warranty for this component on my 1998.5-2000 minivans, regardless of mileage.the details of the corrective action are described in daimlerchrysler's letter (see recall no. 04v‑480).the agency believes that further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists with respect to those vehicles covered only by the lifetime warranty.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see page 2 for additional information.
EA04013
What 2000 Dodge Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (eastchester chrysler, jeep, dodge, 4007 boston road, bronx, ny) and a repair appointment was scheduled. After two hours of waiting at the dealer's, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but offered no assistance. Also, whenever the vehicle was started, oil fumes were noticed and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,444. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle collided with the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have air bags and the horn malfunctioned. The contact received injuries to the left shoulder, neck, back, and head that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto mechanic facility with pending diagnostic results. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 296,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the VIN was included in the air bag clock spring recall, but not the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The federal safety agency campaign number for the clock spring recall was not provided. The failure mileage was 120,194.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, the horn failed, and the radio failed. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
***blf note call consumer to get more info*** my mother bought brand new min van from dodge, she has for 8 months. She drove in county road. She hit pothole in 40 MPH then air bag blew up. She not able to see road when air bad blow up, that cause van run off right side shoulder. County road have a lot cure. Van has not hit till, she can not see road and wheel go stay straight while road is cure. She have claim to dodge twice and still deny. She lost everything. I gave her my old truck for her to drive. I and my mother have talk with insurance to find out what going on. He say it have to wait for recall. So now this recall airbag finally come out. She have to go hospital because her head hit by steel wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a contusion on the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the air bags were faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a loss of power steering assist. The contact mentioned that the engine overheated and the engine temperature warning light illuminated as the drive belt failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was advised that the idle pulley be replaced. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
Drivers airbag came out for no reason...only doing 10miles a hour.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact was traveling 60 MPH when the contact crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was repaired or inspected for the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 196,000.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Caravan airbags
Does the 2000 Dodge Caravan have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 69 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Dodge Caravan, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Caravan airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,938 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Caravan airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V480000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Caravan have bad airbags?
The Dodge Caravan model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (251 complaints), 1997 (152 complaints) and 1999 (119 complaints).
Other 2000 Dodge Caravan problems
Transmission 86Engine 70Brakes 55Suspension 43Steering 41Electrical 34Body 30Seat belts 23Seats 18Acceleration 16Tires 16Fuel system 15Visibility 15Lights 7Wheels 5Locks 3
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