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?
1998 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical complaints
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While going down the road the intsurments will have a loss of power. No gauges, odometer speedometer. When it comes back the doors relock.
1998 dodge grand caravan - windshield wipers operate sporadically on their own; in addtion, the gas gauge goes full to empty and back again sporadically. An internet search points to a faulty wiring harness as the problem.
Consumer states that air compressor has completely shut down. Consumer also, horn is not functioning, and the warning light for air bags is on at all times.
All of the original tires on the vehicle experienced tread separation. *jg ph
Will not pay for this repair! Considering buying another gm product instead. This is the 3rd and final chrysler purchase. Love the vehicle, but too many defects for the price paid. Dt
This is the second time that I have replaced the ignition cylinder lock. The first time at around 40,000 miles and the key wouldn't turn in the lock at all. This time the key would turn, but it was very stiff. Even though there is a tsb about this problem, neither the dealer nor chrysler will help defer the cost of this common problem. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768019
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
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.
Air bag light will intermittently come on and off when consumer is driving. After contacting dealer, dealer noted that air bag might not work. Also, the horn will not work. Contacted dealer.
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.
Horn would intermittently / continually beep. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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.
Air bag warning light on dash comes on & goes off intermittently,horn does not always work.
When trying to insert key into ignition, the tumblers on vehicle broke off, consumer was not able to be put key all the way in. Contacted dealer, and dealer was going to replace ignition.*ak
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
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Horn sounds intermittently when pressed. Had contacted dealership, and informed consume rthat sop module was faulty, and airbags may not deploy. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle experienced an electrical fire, claim 43-r510-326.
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.
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.
Serpentine belt failed x3 over 3d incl. On hwy -> loss of power. Steering, alternator and other functions.
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.
Horn failed, would not shut-off, then just "died". Dealer wants nearly $500 to fix - rediculous!
Airbag light came on/ horn and cruise control had stopped working. Taken vehicle to dealer and had clock spring assembly replaced.
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.
I have two recent problems that did not result in an accident. 1) the turn signal does not cancel any longer after making a turn and 2) the ignition switch is stuck in the off position, which immobolizes the car.
Consumer has had problems with vehicle 3 months after vehicle was purchased. A valve had to be changed at 24,000 miles later while vehicle was brand new. Currently, vehicle emitts black smoke. There has been no remedy thus far for problems. Sliding door rattles, dealer made an adjustment, front passenger door rattles when closing. Engine hesitates, misses, and squeals, dealer replaced belts for the squealing. While turning steering wheel, there is a grinding noise in the front end, dealer performed tsb 19-05-98. Spark plugs were replaced due to being worn. Gear level was hard to get out of park. The left visor would not stay up, delaer found a broken clip.
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