1998 Dodge Grand Caravan acceleration problems

Filed May 21, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 63,000 miles · MO

Air bag warning lamp illuminated. Horn failure/speed control failure.

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 88,400 miles · NJ

Airbag light illuminated/cruise control was not working, and horn won't blow.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 52,402 miles · TX

While driving the cruise control would not engage when applied. The driver pressed down on the horn and there was not a sound. Also, air bag light flashed on the dashboard and stayed on. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak recall#1500521

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · KS

Airbag light and ABS lights remain lighted. Cruise control and horn non-functioning.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 135,000 miles · OH

At any speed air bag light comes on and stays on. When the air bag light comes on horn and the cruise control will not work. There is an article in a consumer magazine that documents the problems the consumer is having. The problem mentioned is a defective clock spring.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 94,850 miles · IL

We were driving our caravan and had to use the horn. Once I pressed the pad for the horn, the air bag light came on, the horn did not blow and then I determined that the cruise control was not working. Before doing any research I had the repairs completed at the dealer. It was a defective clock spring and the cost to replace it came to $269.01. I then came to this site and found dozens of other complaints exactly like mine. I would list everyone I found but I'm sure you can look them up faster than I could type the id numbers. I also found a recall campaign id number 02v293000 on your site. I asked the dealer about this and they claim our caravan is not included in that recall. I find this hard to beleave since they admit they are defective in the recall so why isn't ours covered under it?

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA

My clockspring broke,it makes the airbag light stay on and disables the horn, cruise control and airbags. Dealer wants about $200 to repair, I bought the part from the dealer for $73.15 and replaced it myself. I have friend with the same problem in her 97 caravan.s

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · FL

Ea 01 007/air bag clock spring: air bag light remained on while driving, horn and cruise control were inoperative. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · MI

Vehicle was parked, key not in ignition when it suddenly started on its own. Daytime running lights came on and vehicle automatically unlocked. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · KS

Our clockspring broke in the steering column. It controls the horn, airbag and unfortunately the cruise control. We were on a trip and approaching a town. I tapped on the brakes to shut the cruise control off and it wouldn't shut off. In fact, I couldn't slow down at all. I was going about 60 or 65 when this happened and eventually I was at the speed of 90. The van was accelling while I was trying to stop it. We finally got over to the side of the road and put it in either neutral or park just so we could get it to stop. Our horn doesn't work now and our airbag probably won't deploy in case of an emergency. This could cause alot of accidents and may hurt people if something doesn't get done about it.