2001 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags problems

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 123,333 miles · FL

Clock spring. Horn, cruise control stop working. Airbag light on. Chrysler will not acknowledge, as well as local dealer as a problem and/or a safety nor a recall issue.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 152,951 miles · GA

The airbag warning light stays on all the time. At the same time the speed control stopped working and the horn does not work

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 138,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned that the buttons on the steering wheel would not work. The dealer stated that the failure might be due to a defective clock spring. If a crash occurred, the air bag could potentially not deploy. The vehicle had not been repaired and the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Airbags · 151,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and whenever the contact would attempt a turn. The light remained illuminated as the failure progressed. The controls on the steering wheel failed and later, the horn also failed. After performing extensive research, the contact concluded that the clock spring failed. The dealer and manufacturer were both notified and neither offered any assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 151,000 and the current mileage was 166,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2010 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · 00 · 1 injury

Own a 2001 dodge grand caravan. Passenger side airbag deployed immediatley after van placed in park and ignition turned off. One month later, driver's side airbag also deployed immediately after being placed in park and ignition turned off. No previous warning lights or indicators.

Filed Nov 3, 2010 · Airbags · 129,000 miles · IL

There was no event leading to this failure, my airbag light has been continuously on for a few days, and now my horn and cruise control do not work. After researching this problem I have come across a recall for the clock-spring, which only includes 1998-2000 models. But have also read numerous complaints of it on the 2001 model as well. I have sent an email to daimler chrysler and have not gotten a response yet. I hope it does not take a serious injury or a death to have this part of the original recall.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · NY

Air bag light comes on intermittently. This has been going on for at least three years. I took it to my mechanic who said there was a recall on my model but only up to year 2000(figures). Mechanic replaced "clockspring" but problem persists. Mechanic said if light on during an impact, air bags will not deploy. I suppose someone must die or file suit before anything is done for all of us 2001 caravan owners. A recall to fix this should definitely be considered / instituted!

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,000 miles · CA

I have 2001 dodge grand caravan. The clockspring went bad. There are recall on many vehicle on previous year. The dealer told me that 2001 is not on the recall list and it will cost around $250 to repair it. It has been known the clockspring was a problem they might tried to fix the problem in 2001 model but it is not perfect. 2001 should be in the recall list.....

Filed Apr 1, 2009 · Airbags · 82,000 miles · MD

My 2001 dodge grand caravan airbag light is on. My horn and cruise control do not work as a result. Contact dodge via email and was told this was not a recall item for my dodge grand caravan. This seems to be a "clockspring" issue. This was a issue on the 2000 dodge caravan- recall number 04v480000.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · WA

Airbag light comes on intermittently, particularly on turns. Talked with local chrysler dealer and his assessment pointed to the clockspring. Researched on internet and it certainly appears there is an issue with this item. Dealer indicated it is not covered by warranties or recall and would cost in excess of $200 to replace. I believe this to be a manufacturers defect and should be replaced at no cost to the customer. No accidents or adverse effects encountered to date.