Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caravan. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driver side air bag clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,300.
Dodge Caravan coil spring problems
36 of the 10,018 owner complaints about the Dodge Caravan describe broken coil spring, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 36
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 99,258
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that clock spring failed and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 100,700. Updated 02/03/12*lj the consumer also stated the horn and cruise control were inoperative, due to the defective clock spring. Updated 02/10/12
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. He received a recall notice (see the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v480000; component: air bags and contacted his local dealer to make an appointment for the repair. The dealer advised him that the repairs would be made; however, the clock spring was on backorder and they could not make repairs at that time. They also advised him that the clock spring failed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the part was on a nationwide back order and did not have an estimated time of arrival. To date, no repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 155,000. Updated 2/17/10 *cn updated 02/22/10.
1999 dodge caravan horn, airbag inoperative... Clockspring broken. Vehicle failed inspection. Safety item chrysler should fix no-charge
'recall campaign' for dodge caravan 1996, clock spring broken. *bf the consumer did not find out about the recall, until the repairs were already made. #02v293000
The vehicle's air bag clockspring failed prior to recall notification. *nm recall campaign 04v480000. *sc
When drivin at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring failed.
While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer was informed by the dealership that the clock spring failed. *ak when the clockspring failed, it also caused the cruise control to be inoperative.
Clockspring failed twice on consumer's 1999 dodge caravan. *la
Without warning clockspring failed, causing horn not to work, and air bag light to illuminate. Cause has yet to be determined. Dealer notified. Ak
Related recalls
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the rear spring hats come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats.
- Risk
- Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1‑800‑488‑0359.
Recall number 10V164000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
- Risk
- If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right lower control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began april 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V152000 · Recall details
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Which Dodge Caravan years have broken coil spring problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (10 complaints), 1997 (5 complaints) and 1999 (5 complaints).
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