2000 Dodge Caravan: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Aug 15, 2012 · Acceleration · TN · crash

The following request was received from the ntsb web site: message: van accident incident - 2000 dodge van 2500 on tuesday, may 22, 2012 around 4pm, I was on my way to maryville to pick up a tv. Traveling south on ebenezer road, I engaged the cruise control setting it at 45 MPH. Approaching north shore in the right lane, I saw 4-6 cars waiting at the light. I tap the brake to disengage the cruise control and immediately felt the van acceleration. I turned into the left lane to miss the cars in the right lane. I reposition my foot by lifting it up thinking that I had press both the accelerator and brake, and press it back on the brake. The van was still accelerating and I thought to myself why was it still accelerating? By that time, I was in the intersection and had no control. I hit a pole and guard rail on the far side of north shore. I did not hit any other vehicle. All of this took around 10 seconds. The van was totaled! Are there others reported with this problem with the cruise control?

Filed Nov 3, 2010 · Airbags · 141,000 miles · MD

The horn and cruise control suddenly stopped working and the air bag light came on and wouldn't go off. I went online to see to repair it, and discovered that there had been a recall in 2005 for this problem with doge caravans. I never received a recall notice and the dealer told me I have to pay for the repairs. Is there anything that you can do?

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · HI · fire

While driving 20 MPH vehicle caught on fire. There were no injuries. *ak while driving a red light and the cruise control light illuminated. The consumer pulled onto the shoulder. The consumer added coolant thinking the vehicle may have been overheating. While the hood was open the consumer saw smoke the heard two explosions prior to seeing the fire. An inspector was hired by daimler chrysler to inspect the vehicle. The inspector determined that the first explosion was caused by an electrical fire. The second explosion was the gas or fuel line. Nthe vehicle was totaled. *nm

Filed May 26, 2004 · Airbags · 68,500 miles · NY

Air bag light came on intermittently about three weeks ago. Two days later, the air bag light went on and stayed on. I then noticed that the horn and the cruise control did not work on the steering column, however, the horn operates when using the keyless entry system. I called a dodge dealership on may 24, 2004 and was told that the problem was most likely a bad clock spring that needed replacement. The work requires removal of the steering wheel. I researched this clock spring problem on the internet and it became apparent that clock spring replacment on certain jeep and chrysler models is fairly common. Some models have been recalled because of the clock spring problem.

Filed Apr 30, 2004 · Airbags · DE

While driving, the crs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The horn and cruise control would not work. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the clock spring needed replacement due to worn parts.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA

Srs light appeared on the dashboard until the vehicle was turned off. Also, cruise control and horn malfunctioned. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · GA

The air bag light came on and the horn and cruise control stopped working on 18 july 2002. Repairs were delayed until I had $224 to pay the dealer to replace the clockspring on 8 august 2002. Technical service bulletin number 0801001, the federal safety agency number 620059 and engineering analysis ea01-007 describe this problem with this vehicle. Recall number 01v153 describes this problem with another dodge truck. All mechanics contacted knew immediately why all steering wheel wiring stopped working at the same time. This is a common problem that should result in a recall.

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

When cruise controlis on engine speeds up while going up an incline. Consumer applied brakes, and they did not work. Had to apply brakes hard to get them to slow vehicle down. Contacted dealer ,and dealer stated brakes were stealing vacuum from brake booster, but everything is okay.