2003 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 111,000 miles · TX

Driving to meet my husband. I was on a highway I got up to 60 MPH. My van started losing the instrument panel. At first only a little bump (ding) then as I continue driving I lost the whole instrument panel intermittently and the wind shield wipers came on and sprayed wiper fluid and all lights would not work. When I got the panel back it would leave the air bag light on. It had no effect on the rest of the engine. I had something similar happen before and it was a dead battery. I went and had both battery and alternator tested they are fine. It has not happened again but it had happened at least every 2 weeks for 6 months with no answers. This is the first time it completely lost the instrument panel but not the first time it would lose 5 MPH or so on the instrument panel and nothing to the engine. I am going crazy thinking my car is possessed! Went to a non dealership repair shop and was told that since it was not doing it right now they can't tell anything.

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 159,955 miles · MD

My air bag light came on and horn stopped working was told by dealer it was the clock springs but its not included in the recall.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · NY

Airbag warning light illuminates on startup, remains on, then turns off. Will come back on after a few minutes, then cycle on-off during normal driving. Light remains on more than off during driving. This looks like clockspring recall that effected 98-99 caravans, but no recall issued for this safety issue??

Filed Jan 7, 2012 · Airbags · 173,000 miles · CO

Problem began with airbag light illuminating intermittently when turning left and steering column noise occurred at the same time. Currently airbag light stays illuminated, with periodic steering column noise. This appears to be the same symptoms that resulted in a clockspring recall on minivans aged 1998-2000. Called dealer and was quoted $250-300 to repair. Seems this is a safety issue still and should be covered at no charge. Have also submitted complaint to daimler/chrysler as well.

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · VA

2003 dodge grand caravan, 90k mis. Airbag light on, intermittent cruise control operation. Probable clock spring failure.

Filed Jun 13, 2010 · Airbags · NJ

Air bag light comes on intermittently. Does not come on all the time but when it does, it stays on for a couple of minutes. Has been happening for a couple of years.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · MD

Airbag light has come on and remains on. Contacted manufacturer. They did not offer any assistance. I am sure this is a safety issue.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · 92,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and the horn and vehicle speed control stopped working. The dealer stated that the clockspring was the cause of the failure. The repair would cost $300. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Airbags · 33,960 miles · CO

After the vehicle was started, airbag indicator stayed on for couple of minutes and goes off. After few minutes it comes back on. The cycle keeps repeating as long as the vehicle is in operation. Because the air bag is required for safety, I took the vehicle to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem as open clock spring and replaced the clockspring. Based on recall history of dodge grand caravans related to airbag indicator, I felt that the probem still exists with airbag indicator in 2003 dodge grandcaravan sport vehicle.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · OH

Airbag warning light on dashboard turns on and off intermittently. It is not clear whether the problem is with the airbag, a sensor, or the warning light itself. Vehicle was bought new in 11/2002 and has not been in an accident or had the airbag replaced or worked on.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Airbags · 38,500 miles · IN

While driving SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver will contact the dealer in the morning for this problem. *ak noise started coming from the steering column.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY

The airbag light remains on continuous, the horn is not working, the cruise control isn't working, and drivers side power window makes a squealing noise. I called an automobile repair service and was told that it was the clock spring on the steering wheel. I called a dodge dealer and was told that there was no recall on the part.