Airbag warning light stays on when engine starts.
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbag warning light
14 of the 441 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 238,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While driving at 50 MPH, the horn and cruise control failed to function and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the horn failed to operate and the airbag light illuminated sporadically. Also, the cruise control feature was disabled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,721.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel a noise being emitted from the steering column and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.
2000 grand caravan recall for clockspring. Consumer states that he mailed two different letters with a copy of the invoice for reimbursement but never received a reply. *nj the consumer stated when the air bag light stayed on, the horn, the chimes for the lights and the ignition did not work. The front passenger window regulator was replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated, the air bag warning light failed to illuminate during an emissions test performed on 7/21/06. The light worked until 6/23/2006, when the service dealer performed recall #04v480000. The service dealer informed the contact the warning light was not part of the recall.
The airbag light came on when driving my 2000 grand caravan. The light seems to come on when making a left turn, but at times it stays on for a while, then goes out; then at times it stays on for a while, and then goes out. No set pattern.
Dt: there was a recall for the clock spring/ air bag. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership and replaced it. The repair work was done on 8-22-05. They told consumer that if the air bag light stayed on indicating there is a problem. The repair work took longer than the recall notice stated that it would. After they did the recall repairs there was a problem with the air bag light fuse blowing. They replaced the fuse and it blew again. They found that there was a problem with the module. The consumer has not had the module replaced. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told him that the module problem was not part of the recall, and they would give him some kind of discount for the problem with the module. The consumer stated the air bag was not working. Consumer felt that the problem with the module did not come about until he had the recall work done.
Dt: 2000, dodge grand caravan, there was a fuel leakage in the fuel injection system. Consumer noticed on website that there was recall the federal safety agency campaign 00v268000, consumer contacted the dealer service who referred her to the manufacturer. Diamler chrysler told consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vehicle identification number. Consumer could smell gasoline when she turned the ignition on. The service dealer mechanic checked out the vehicle, and told her that there was a leak in the fuel injection system, the problem was not repaired. The consumer received a recall letter concerning the air bag clock spring failure. The letter stated that if the airbag light stayed on the vehicle should be taken to the dealer for repairs. Consumer did not have this problem and she did not take vehicle to the dealer for repairs. There were no other known problems with the vehicle at this time. *ak
Air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the recall was not for this vehicle. *ak
While driving consumer noticed that SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.
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
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
14 of 441 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan (3%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan
Transmission failure 18Power steering loss 17Grinding brakes 12Loss of power 12Adaptive cruise 10Check engine light 9Headlights 9Overheating 9ABS 8Brake failure 8Fire or smoke 8Slipping 8Stalling 7Wipers 7Fuel leak 6No deployment 5Ball joint 5Fuel smell 5Tire blowout 5
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