Air bag Light stays On, even with seat belt attached, so this means air bag is not working, not sure driver side, or passenger. went to Dodge dealer, they would NOT fix it!!
2005 Dodge Caravan: airbag warning light
39 of the 537 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Caravan describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. While driving 20 MPH, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Airbag warning light lit. Looked up on the federal safety agency website, chrysler issued a"safety improvement campaign" copy enclosed. I took my van to the dealer to have it fixed plus a new key and a recall notice for a fuel/stalling problem. I was informed that the airbag problem was not covered because of the VIN number. The van was purchased in mass. And I purchased it in rhode island. I donot think I should have to pay 216.61 dollars to have this fixed. Thank you
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,531. ..updated 06-08-15 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was out of warranty therefore the manufacturer would not repair the failure. Updated 11/23/2015
Why are not all the 2005 dodge caravans not covered on the recall for the sensors that cause the air bag light to come on. It should not just cover the states that they figure that salt is used. It is used here in abundance because of cost and close vicinity of salt lake. If your VIN number doesn't come up they won't cover it but it is a safety item and I fell it should be covered for the life of the vehicle and should not be dismissed by location.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v192000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). The vehicle was neither inspected for the failure nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would flicker on and off intermittently over a period of years but most recently, remained illuminated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v008000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module), but was advised that he vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 65,000.
First it was the emergency flashers went on and couldn't get them to stop took it in to folsom lake dodge to get it fixed it was still on factory warrant and they replaced the clock spring is what they told me. Then after that after the warrant was done the air bag light on the panel in front of the stirring wheel came on and wouldn't stay off it comes on most of the time and stays so I don't know if my air bags or on or off. Now yesterday my door locks wouldn't work unless I do it manually but I can't get the back gate to lock around here you need to keep the doors locked removed the battery cable and it working right now but ready about it I'm not the only one has this trouble. I feel the is a manufacturer problem here can you let me know what can be done to get this fixed I fell this is a safety issue. And it needs to be fixed. I got my van when the 2005 first came out march 2004.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion were defective and needed to be replaced. In addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the air bag located on the steering was pushing against the plastic and caused it to detach. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the air bag lamp illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The dealer was contacted but a decision was not made to perform a diagnostic test. The contact was concerned that he had to pay for a diagnostic test since the vehicle experienced the same failure specified in the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 07v192000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v008000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 65,000.
I own a 2005 dodge caravan, that has 2 recalls for the front airbag sensor. One the covers the state I live in, massachusetts, and one that covers another 350,000 vehicles in those same states. My airbag warning light has been on for 2 1/2 years, the dealer told me that it would be a recall item, and to wait to have it fixed. That was the dealer in lowell, ma. Now my van has failed state inspection due to this reason, and dodge said that my van isn't covered. The only criteria is that it be garaged in massachusetts, which it has been for the last 5 years. I need this recall to fix the problem, so I can drive my vehicle legally. It should be covered, and if I have a crash, I don't know if the sensor will deploy the airbags.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact stated the air bag warning light continued to illuminate on the console. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign id: 10v008000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). The repair did not correct the failure and the warning light continued to illuminate. The dealer advised that any further repairs would be at the contacts expense. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a different dealer. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,753.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Part Description: Seat Belt
- Dodge/chrysler: supplemental front airbag sensors on about 310,000 certain vehicles may crack under...
- Passenger air bag deactivation
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offering a passenger airbag deactivation wiring package
- Airbag control and or occupant classification module service
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
- Risk
- If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V008000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings installed in these vehicles may corrode and crack allowing water to enter the sensor. These sensors provide enhanced air bag performance in certain types of frontal crashes.
- Risk
- In one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not benefit from the enhanced air bag protection that these sensors would provide.
- Remedy
- For vehicles registered in the recall states, dealers will replace the original uf air bag sensors with ones with greater corrosion resistance. Vehicles registered in other states will obtain a lifetime free replacement of any uf sensor that fails. The campaign began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 07V192000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Dodge Caravan airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2005 Dodge Caravan?
39 of 537 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge Caravan (7%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Dodge Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Dodge Caravan
Door locks 152Headlights 78Stalling 24Key fob 22Fuel pump 17Fuel smell 12Fuel leak 9Check engine light 8Whining noise 7Wipers 7ABS 6Loss of power 5
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