2001 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbag warning light

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 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 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.

Filed Jan 24, 2009 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · IN

First my airbag light came on. Then my controls for my radio on my steering wheel quit working. Then my horn quit working. Then my cruise control quit working. This happened in about a 2 month time. I have been told by a couple of mechanics that there is a recall out for this problem. It seems to have a recall for other dodge vehicles but not my model. Why?

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Airbags · 112,836 miles · ME

Nothing unusual leading up to this incident. The airbag light and our radio volume controls on the steering wheel for our 2001 dodge grand caravan were not working. After paying $70 to diagnose the dealer told us the clockspring was not working (it was "open"). I see that the prior year (2000) of caravan has this same problem. Dodge issued a recall with lifetime warranty as this is not supposed to happen.

Filed Oct 12, 2008 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · NY

My 2001 grand caravan 's air bag light keeps on appearing intermittently. I've had the clock spring replaced which failed to end the condition. I'm aware that if the light is on, the airbags will not deploy. I'm also aware that there was a recall campaign which ended with the 2000 models. So, I guess that a person or persons in a collision in a 2001 or greater caravan may or may not be protected by the airbags. I've seen a lot of complaints about this and I can't believe this has not been addressed as a major safety issue. I hope it will be and that no one dies or is crippled for life as a result of a faulty airbag system!!!

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · NY

The air bag light appears randomly on and off. According to my mechanic, if the light is on and there is a crash, the air bags will not deploy. I think this is a very serious issue. I had the clock spring replaced by my mechanic, and all was well for about a week and then it started all over again. Also, failure speed is random. I would like some kind of resolution to this problem. I have heard this complaint from others and have seen it on the internet as well. Please advise if possible.