2002 Dodge Caravan airbags problems

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Airbags · MN

2002 dodge caravan. Consumer writes in regards to intermittent airbag warning light displayed on the dashboard and clockspring failure.

Filed May 25, 2015 · Airbags · 152,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. While driving 25 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000. Updated 8/10/15

Filed Jul 27, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 170,000 miles · MN · crash

On 6/5/14 while driving down the hwy at 65mph a deer had bolted out in front of my 02 caravan. I had reaction time with hitting my brakes until my brake light illuminated & my van continues sliding on dry pavement, I attempted hitting my horn but noticed the section of the steering wheel that the horn iss located was rock hard & could not be pushed in even the slightest. I ended up hitting the deer dead center of the front of my van, crumpled my hood, cracking my radiator, headlight assemlies, grill & cooling fans. My airbags never deployed. Since this incident my brake light illuminated just about every time I press on the brakes & come to a rest lasting 30 second or longer & will go off moments after releasing the pedal. Approx mileage 165, 000 road conditions were dry, daylight & 100% visibility.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · MO · crash

2002 dodge caravan. Consumer writes in regards to air bags malfunction. *smd the consumer stated he was involved in an accident on august 9, 2013. The air bags failed to deploy even after the impact, and there were possible seat belt issues, as well. Because of the failure, his wife was ejected from the passenger side of the vehicle, and died two days later. Had the air bags deployed, she would have remained in the vehicle and had a greater chance of living.

Filed Apr 2, 2013 · Airbags · 108,000 miles · IL

I cannot believe a recall on the intermittent air light coming on has not occurred on the 2002 caravan. Mine goes on and off usually when making a turn-a clear indication that the wire in the clockspring has failed. The problem is when the light is on the airbags will not function making the car unsafe should an accident occur. Dodge wants almost $300 to replace a part that has been failing on previous model years and were recalled. This will be my 2nd time fixing the issue.

Filed Oct 11, 2012 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH, burning fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that he heard a loud noise and the passenger side air bag deployed without impacting anything. The contact stated that immediately after the failure, the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who sent an engineer to further inspect the vehicle. The engineer replaced the passenger side air bag, seat belt, dashboard and the wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 133,000. Updated 12/19/12 *cn ..updated 01/04/13

Filed Jul 29, 2010 · Airbags · 70,447 miles · MI

I have a 2002 dodge caravan and the airbag light just came on on my dash. My mechanic scanned the code and got "passenger squib #1 circuit open". He tells me that I need a whole new wiring harness or a whole new airbag but that the problem is a connector that used to be available from chrysler but is not any more. This seems crazy. I want the problem fixed as I don't have a passenger side airbag right now but it seems that chrysler should supply the connector or fix the problem on a recall.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. The contact stated the air bag service light would intermittently illuminate on the dashboard either while driving at any speed or upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed because the cause of the failure was unknown, there would be several repair attempts to determine the cause of the illumined warning light. The contact was not comfortable with the dealer not being able to determine the failure and declined. The failure persisted intermittently. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 5, 2010 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. After starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the air bag wiring was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. The current mileage was approximately 71,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Airbags · 81,413 miles · MA

Airbag clock spring on 02 dodge caravan had to be replaced for $207. Chrysler denied reimbursement saying the car is out of warranty. I maintain the airbag system is a required safety item that should last the life of the car. I should not have to pay more than $200 extra to protect against an air bag deploying accidentally while I am driving or failing to deploy in case of a collision.