2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed May 15, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 97,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Airbags · 162,721 miles · PA

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.

Filed May 11, 2007 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · AL · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that her vehicle was rear ended on january 28, 2007 while idle at a traffic light. The vehicle repair was paid for with the exception of the clockspring assembly because it was under a safety recall. The manufacturer stated that they will not reimburse the contact because the crash caused the clockspring to fail. The contact's insurance company will not reimburse the contact because the manufacturer will not provide a letter stating that the crash caused the clockspring to fail, not the safety recall. The contact stated that she never received a safety recall notice before the vehicle was repaired. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 118,000 and failure mileage was 115,000. The failure of the clockspring caused the horn and cruise control not to work. Updated 06/15/07.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Acceleration · 116,000 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH under normal road conditions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 95 MPH. After being taken to the service dealer, it was determined that the cruise control cable bent, and caused the sudden acceleration. The consumer tried using the brakes with no success, the consumer finally turned the ignition off and was able to coast to the emergency lane. The consumer used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and shifting the transmissions in to low. Updated 12/28/06.

Filed May 17, 2006 · Acceleration, Airbags · 72,000 miles · NV

Air bags and cruise control failed on 2000 dodge grand caravan.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · OH

Air bag sensor light stays on and as a result the cruise control and horn malfunctioned. Consumer was concerned that the air bags would not deploy upon impact.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Acceleration · 124,577 miles · NE

While driving with the cruise control set on 72 MPH vehicle accelerated up to 94 MPH. Consumer disengaged the cruise control. However, vehicle continued to accelerate. As a result, consumer turned the vehicle off, and took the key out of the ignition. The vehicle finally stopped. No impact reported.

Filed Aug 2, 2004 · Engine · HI · fire

On february 8, 2004, herman lino, co owner of car, called me to report some trouble with the dodge caravan. The red light came on and the cruise control light also came on. He pulled over to the side and felt that the engine was warm. He opened the hood and saw some smoke which he thought may have been from an overheated engine. I told him, by phone, to add some coolant to the radiator. He purchased a container but the radiator only took 1/2 of the container. After a while, the red light and cruise light went off so he started the car to drive home which was about 2 miles away. As he ascended a slight incline, he saw smoke coming out of both sides of the hood, more from the driver's side. He immediately stopped the car, turned off the engine and stepped out to the front of the car. He opened the hood and something immediately burst into flame. The flame was about 5-10 ft high. Herman said it looked like a house on fire. He stepped back when another explosion erupted. Police and firemen converged on t he scene and after things cooled down, an inspection was made. A report from the fire dept was issued. The fire erupted about 8pm. The car was towed to ace towing about 5 miles away from the scene the car had less than 15,000 miles, is in good shape and had regular service at the dodge dealer. The entire engine was burned and needs replacement. There's a large hole in the windshield when the fire entered the vehicle. Top of the dashboard sustained melting and damage. Front seats, upholstery incurred little damage. The ceiling of the van shows soot marks. This vehicle had it's original battery. There was only one driver . Owners had no otc coverage. Please tell me what I need to do to get some assistance to replace or repair the car. It is an ims vehicle. It appears that it is a company defect. I have the car here on my premises. Mrs. P. Caindec.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Airbags · 123,000 miles · CA

Airbag warning light came on during trip. Cruise control worked only intermittently then quit working completely. Airbag warning light stays on now.

Filed May 4, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 90,000 miles · VA

I have a 2000 dodge grand caravan. I am quite certain my clockspring has broken and my airbag light stays lit all the time, and my horn and cruise control does not work.*ak I believe chrysler has not issued a recall for the 2000 model, but only for the 1996-1998 models. Yet searching the web reveals many, many problems with the 2000 models as well. This is a safey issue causes by chrysler's equippment and should be a provided free repair. Chrysler does not offer to repair it for free. I am currently out of my printing career and am having difficulty finding work again, so the $250 plus to have this repaired is a heavy load at this time. Chrysler should take care of this for all the 1999 and 2000 models as well. I know the federal safety agency is investigating this, but with hundreds of complains already filed, how much more information does it need to act? I dont know the process, but what should I do now? This is a saftey issue, and this is our familiy vehicle. Plus, the annual inspection is coming up in less than 4 months, and it will not pass without the horn and cruise and airbag broken. Thank you for any information and advice you can give me. Thanks again! John calogrides