Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan. The contact stated the air bags warning indicator was illuminated, and the horn and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
2001 Dodge Caravan airbags problems
43 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 43
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal7
- Frontal: sensor/control module6
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Caravan airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Dodge Caravan airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Dodge Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bag warning light is on constantly. Horn will not work .cruise control will not work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator continuously illuminated. In addition, the horn would not sound upon activation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Driver's side air bag, the horn and the cruise control do not work. It is quite obvious that these defects are caused by a defective clock spring. This was a matter of recall for the dodge caravan and grand caravan, plymouth voyager and grand voyager and chrysler town and country from the 1996-2000 model years. Our car is 2001 model and is not in a recall list, but it is quite obvious to me that the defect was not fixed in 2001 year models. Am I alone complaining about this unfixed problem? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The air bag light keeps coming on and then goes out. I believes it the same problem covered for previous year models included in the clock spring the federal safety agency recall 04v480000. I believe the recall should be extended to all year models since it's the same problem. It happens at various driving speeds.
Here's a dead guy from a bad dodge caravan clockspring that you refuse to recall beyong fy2000. What is it you government galloofs do all day? New york - a famed strongman who once lifted 3,200 pounds at coney island during its heyday and was still bending quarters with his fingers at age 104 died monday after he was hit by a minivan. Joe rollino was struck as he crossed a major street in brooklyn, and suffered a broken pelvis, head trauma and broken ribs. He died a few hours later at an area hospital. Police said the driver was going the speed limit and had not been drinking. No criminality is suspected, but the driver was issued a summons for a defective horn.
2001 dodge caravan clock spring air bag dead.
2001 dodge caravan consumer's air bag light came on and stayed on. We have had this issue for years, the dealership said it is not under warranty. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the clock spring was replaced. This vehicle was not included in the clock spring the federal safety agency recall 04v480000 due to VIN.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the air bag indicator was illuminated. Through research, he found information stating that the illumination could result in the driver's side air bag becoming disabled due to failure of the clockspring bag. The clockspring bag was repaired on april 21, 2003. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection per the manufacturer's advice. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the air bag system in the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was a current recall regarding the clockspring bag; however, his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would not receive reimbursement for the repair. The failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 65,000.
2001 dodge caravan airbag dashboard light is on bad "clock spring" safety issue same issue was found on older models of dodge caravans that were previously recalled.
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Caravan airbags
Does the 2001 Dodge Caravan have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 17% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Dodge Caravan airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Caravan airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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 2001 Dodge Caravan problems
Lights 32Steering 32Suspension 32Electrical 29Visibility 20Transmission 19Engine 18Brakes 14Body 12Fuel system 12Seat belts 12Acceleration 8Locks 8Seats 6Tires 5Wheels 2Driver assistance 1
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