1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge grand caravan. While driving 60 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated and the horn, speedometer, fuel gauge, and cruise control failed to function. The contact called stew hansen dodge ram chrysler jeep at (515) 331-2900 (located at 12103 hickman rd, urbandale, ia 50323) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Airbags · FL

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.

Filed May 4, 2008 · Electrical, Suspension · MN

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.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Brakes · TX · crash

Dt: 1998 dodge grand caravan. The contact was coming home from work at 20 MPH and someone was sitting at a red light. Wheile slowing down to come to a complete stop the contact's vehicle accelerated because the cruise control came on, and hit the vehicle sitting at the red light from behind when was normal braking. This has never happened before. The road was dry at the time. The contact was wearing seat belts. Had not yet contacted dealership or manufacturer. Called the police, and they took a breport. There were no injuries in the accident. The only damage made was to the vehicles.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 64,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed May 10, 2004 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · SC

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)

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Airbags · 59,000 miles · OH

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

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?