Was driving on highway. Came to stop sign and the car lunged forward. Took it to dealer where metal filings found in transmission pan. This van had transmission service at 15000, 30000, and again at 45000 which is why I brought it in there. Nobody touched the engine but the dealer service center. When the dealer got into the transmission, found that the clutches were grinding themselves up. $2050.00 total in repairs. Nothing from dodge except I'm sorry.
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan acceleration complaints
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The problem with the air bag, cruise control & horn started approximately 1000 miles over warranty. At times, the horn will work, but not often and with no regularity. In regard to the windshield wipers, I have had them repaired at the dealership once. The problem continues to persist. I have also reported the suspension to the dealership, however, they were unable to locate a problem. Nlm
First, my air bag light came on, then my cruise control stopped working. From what I have researched. I feel this is all tied in to the clock spring wire assembly in the steering column. I'm concerned that my driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of an accident and that prior to that, my horn is going to stop working next. If I get these items repaired now, and there is a recall, will the manufacturer be required to reimburse me?
Air bag warning light illuminates/cruise control fails to function,and horn does not work. Dealership is scheduled to examine vehicle, and make all necessary repairs. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Horn doesn't work,and cruise doesn't work.
During normal operation of vehicle air bag light on instrument panel came on. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced clock spring material in steering column which corrected the problem. In october of 2001, air bag light came back on with additional problems of horn and cruise control failure. Dealership has not examined vehicle for the second incident. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Clock spring failure, airbag light on, cruise control inoperable.
Air bag light came on while driving, and horn/ cruise control failed to function. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Airbag light came on the instrument panel. At the same time the cruise control would not work and the horn would not work. The dealer advised not a good idea to drive the car due to the fact the air bag could deploy without any type of collision. Also, the horn not working was a hazard. Although we had an extended warranty on the vehicle, the dealer advised the matter was not covered under the extended warranty we had purchased. The cost for repair was $223.16. This should be considered as a safety item and not as a warranty item. Please help ! Tfsinisdwas rdu n.
Airbag light came on/ horn and cruise control had stopped working. Taken vehicle to dealer and had clock spring assembly replaced.
Airbag light stays on all the time. Cruise control doesn't work as long as light is on. Dealer stated there is a common problem, and part is in stock, but no recall issued.
Airbag light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion due to bad clock spring. Also, horn assembly and cruise control are inoperable. Dealer has been notified.
Vehicle parked with engine running accelerated on its own and hit a tree.$ 3000 damage. Chrysler refused to honor warranty, said nothing wrong with vehicle. Yet dealer found electrical problem, computer needed to be reset.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in reverse gear resulting in collision with unoccupied store, injury to consumer.
At a dead stop pulled up into a parking lot, put transmission gear into drive and vehicle just took off. This has happened on two different occasions. *ak
Transmission failed while operating. Engine surged several times, lost acceleration, then stalled. Vehicle operated with only passenger weight. Dealer no explanation for failure. Suggest complete replacement of transmission.
Cruise control fails to hold speed and occasionally accelerates without cause.
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