Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while starting the ignition the air bag warning indicator illuminated as the entire instrument panel failed to function. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbag warning light
47 of the 554 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 47
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
1998 dodge grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory service on vehicle. *smd the consumer stated a few weeks ago, the air bag light illuminated, and the horn and cruise control stopped working, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, along with a copy of the safety recall letter regarding problems with the clockspring. After an hour, the dealership informed the consumer the problem was with the electrical system, not the clockspring and that it would take more than two hours to troubleshoot the electrical problem, and there would be a charge to diagnose the problem, plus the repair charges. The consumer refused their offer. A few days later, the consumer took the vehicle to another establishment, where the mechanic's first reaction was the clockspring. An hour later, the clockspring was replaced and all of the lost functionalities were restored.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the brake line failed and was repaired by the dealer. The clockspring was also replaced according to a recall without the contact's consent. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, all of the electrical components were flashing on and off intermittently in the passenger compartment. The horn did not operate and there were other electrical issues with the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were less than 59,492. Updated 08/19/09 *bf updated 08/20/09.
I have a 98 grand caravan when I bought it the back hatch would not open then I noticed a loud humming in the tires when I bought it had the bearing replaced fixed that problem then when checking oil noticed strut towers rusted driver side about 5 to 6 inch total separation passenger about 3 inch,next my air bag light came on at the same time as my cruise control and horn quit working,now my instrument panel don't work all of it don't know how many miles or how much gas nor how fast im going have not had nothing fixed trying to get a hold of dodge will some one have to die from the strut towers before they recall them? Also when I put gas in I have to open windows a really strong smell of gas fills the van.
The air bag light stays on and the horn and cruise don't work. They replaced the clock spring a few years ago but I wasn't having any problems then but I am now.
Consumer's air bag warning light illuminated after starting the v ignition. Recall02v293000 wa sissued. Dealership would not repair the problem because the VIN was not included.
Air bag warning lamp illuminated. Horn failure/speed control failure.
Dealership indicated that the air bag clock spring recalled part was on a nation wide back order when consumer called to make an appointment. Consumer informed the dealership that air bag light was on. Dealership replied there was nothing they could do about the problem. Consumer had vehicle inspected by a local mechanic because a noise developed in the steering column. Mechanic determined that clock spring was bad, and vehicle shouldn't be driven until clock spring was replaced. Mechanic contacted a dealership, who sent him the recalled part.
While driving cruise control light began to illuminate along with the air bag light. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and they informed consumer that clock spring cracked. *ak the tensioner seized.
Re: recall # 02v293000: I have a 1989 dodge grand caravan. It is readily evident to me that the clockspring assembly has recently failed. Air bag light is on, horn does not work, cruise control does not work. The local dealer informed me that my van was not covered by the recall [xxx], which is puzzling. If I am in a crash and I or my family is injured due to safety-related failures, I suppose dodge could have easily prevented the same and diminished their liability by fixing this problem under the recall. I don't believe that I should have to pay money out of my pocket for something that is clearly a manufacturing problem. The dealer said he would file a complaint w/ daimlerchrysler, but a response could take up to 2 weeks. What is my family to do if I am in a safety-related wreck in the meantime? *la updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While driving at any speed the air bag light illuminated and stayed on. When the air bag light came on the horn and cruise control would not work. An article appeared in a consumer magazine that documented a defective clock spring. *ak
Airbag light illuminated/cruise control was not working, and horn won't blow.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- 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 covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V480000 · Recall details
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 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
47 of 554 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan (8%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
Adaptive cruise 32Power steering loss 25Transmission failure 25Loss of power 24Overheating 21Wipers 16Stalling 15No deployment 13Fire or smoke 12ABS 11Brake failure 11Headlights 9Check engine light 8Engine failure 8Won't start 8Fuel smell 6Seat belt 6Tire blowout 6Coil spring 5Fuel gauge 5
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