While driving SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Also, horn didn't not work. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbag warning light
123 of the 1,146 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 123
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical repair cost reported
- $297
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
I have a 1996 dodge grand caravan and my airbag light stays on, horn and cruise control has gone out. I have 3 other friends with the same problem and I feel this should be a recall fix if so many other same year vehicles have the same exact problem. I even found a website with many others listed having the same problem. I have recently returned from kuwait in the middle east and when I began driving my van again this problem was identified. This is definitely a safety hazard. Please let me know if I can take to a dealer near me to have fixed free of charge?
1996 grand caravan taken in for service due to recall notice . Fuel rail and air bags. Air bag light was on continuously, technician replaced clockspring but air bag light continued to be on. It was that the said air bag module would have to be replaced and this was not covered under recall. Apparently, this is not unusual with this make and model. Air bag module replacement was estimated to be $400.00. This should also be covered by recall, as many others have experienced this same problem.
Vehicle's air bag failed on 1996 dodge grand caravan.*mr in april 2001 the vehicles air bag light illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the air bag failed. The dealer replaced the air bag along with the clockspring. The consumer paid $842.92 for the replacement. In january 2001 the consumer received a recall notice related to the clockspring assembly. The manufacturer was contacted and reimbursed the consumer $152. Which they deemed was enough to cover the clockspring assembly. The consumer contested the amount of the reimbursement but has not heard from the manufacturer regarding the matter.
Re the federal safety agency campaign number 02v293000. Consumer states horn and cruise control was inopertaive, and the airbag light was on. Dealer replaced clockspring per recall 02v293000. Consumer stated chrysler has made it difficult to receive reimbursement for recall repairs which were paid at owners expense. *tt
Consumer states that the air bag light stays on for no reason every time the vehicle is on. Ts
The airbag light began coming on and staying on. Also the cruise control stopped working after working intermittently for a month. The clock spring was replaced. This was recalled on many 1996 but not our series. *ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770848
Air bag light was on constantly indicating clock spring failure according to dealer. Wants to be paid for fixing this defective part. Scc **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770792***
Air bag light on electrical failure intermittent manufacturer refuses to discuss recall. Dt
The air bag light remained lit, the horn did not work, and the speed control did not operate. Keystone dodge charged me $267.31 to replace the clockspring assembly. This part has been recalled on chrysler mini vans. I want to be reimbursed for my personal expense to repair this essential safety equipment. Dt
I own a 1996 dodge grand caravan es. I bought it used with 85000 miles back in 1999. Recently my airbag light came on, then the horn stopped working (but would sometimes sound when making turns), the cruise control stopped functioning. This was over a few 2-3 month period this past summer. I asked a mechanic about it, he said it was a recall item from dodge. I called the dodge dealer where I bought the van, and they said "they were unaware of any problem with the electrical spring" in the steering wheel. They charged me about 200.00 to replace the part. Yesterday I heard on the radio it is a recall, so I want to hear it from you. Is it a recall? If it is, should the dealership refund my money that was spent replacing the part. I think they knew about the problem/defect all along! Thanks, louis.--- dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-----769734.
Consumer states that the air bag light comes and and stays on and the horn is inopertive. Dealer contacted had the clock spring replaced. This is a common problem. Ts
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
- Risk
- This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. 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 02V293000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?
123 of 1,146 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan (11%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $297 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan
Adaptive cruise 115Wipers 98Fuel leak 65Stalling 51Transmission failure 50Door locks 36Fire or smoke 33Power steering loss 33Fuel pump 25Fuel smell 25Loss of power 20ABS 17Won't shift 17Slipping 15Grinding brakes 14Jerking 13Brake failure 11Harsh shifting 10Headlights 10Check engine light 9No deployment 8Steering lock-up 8Steering noise 8Tire blowout 8Won't start 8Engine failure 7Fuel gauge 7Coil spring 6Hesitation 6Misfire 6Overheating 6Power windows 6Seat belt 6Ball joint 5
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