I was sitting at idle warming up my van and air bag light came on I tried clearing computer and light just came back on vehicle was stationary and has never been in an accident
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received a recall notification in june of 2015; however, the dealer placed the contact on a waiting list and stated that the part was not available for repair. The dealer did not know when the part would be available. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Our air bag light comes on after repeated, exact turns of the steering wheel. Has to do with the steering wheel clock spring. It only illuminates in temps over 70 degrees or so. We live in the desert of arizona and have been excluded in previous recalls. We are afraid the air bags will not work properly in the event of a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Driver side air bag warning light continually comes on for long and short periods of time. Most cases it stays on even after placing on seat belt. I believe the driver side air bag system is defective. This was on a previous recall a few years ago and corrected by the dodge dealership. However, this warning light continues to stay on for five minutes or more and than goes out.
I was driving my 2006 dodge grand caravan se on the night of i02/11/2014 when a wrong-way driver hit me (head on collision). She turned right to get gasoline (note: not to avoid us, did not know she was going wrong way until we hit her), and we hit her side door, tire area, and the vehicle bounced backwards. I had to push off the steering wheel to prevent my head from going thru the windshield, my father who was the passenger, hit his arm off the dashboard. The air bags did not deploy, which was the issue. The manufacturer was contacted, they looked at the car and said nothing is wrong with it and that the car would have to be crushed for the air bags to deploy, the air bags have been recalled before, which is a concern to me. When looking at the vehicle dash board, it does not appear that there is even a passenger air bag in place. My bumper had damage, a long with my head light, along with my hood. I was traveling about 40mph in a 45mph zone, as we were slowing down at a red light and when it turned green again I continued on. We had injuries of our neck and back as well as the drivers left foot, my wrist hurt from time to time and still somewhat does, from pushing off the wheel.updated 06/03/14 *bf updated 06/06/2014
To whom this may concern: I spoke with a dodge customer service agent recently regarding an issue with my 2006 dodge grand caravan, which I feel should be covered under chrysler recall campaign j38 but, according to them, is not. The issue with my vehicle involves a cracked airbag sensor, which currently illuminates the airbag light and I suspect may not operate properly in a frontal crash. My local mechanic copied the recall notification for me and marked the information pertinent to my particular vehicle. He feels as though the necessary repairs to the airbag sensor should be covered under this recall campaign. According to the recall notification, ?2005-2006 dodge grand caravans built from january 19, 2005 through april 5, 2006? And originally sold or currently registered in certain states (to include pennsylvania) are involved in this recall. The airbag light initially came on after driving through standing water, but would go off after a period of time. The light is now on constantly. Since my vehicle is currently registered in pennsylvania, one of the states listed on the recall notification, and was built in december 2005, I believe the repairs should be covered under this recall. Since I purchased my vehicle used with 13,000 miles on it, I do not know where it was originally sold or registered. Please contact me when you have reviewed this information and can give me your informed decision about the repairs to my vehicle and any concern you have about the safety of my vehicle. I appreciate your time and effort.
2006 dodge grand caravan. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle supplemental air bag sensor, which caused the air bag light to illuminate. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle fit all the model specifications specified in the chrysler customer satisfaction notification j38. However, chrysler has not and will not include his vehicle in the recall. Chrysler was unable to explain, why his vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer stated he purchased and installed the parts.
My 2006 grand caravan has had problems almost since I bought it in 2007 (it had 18,000 miles when I bought it). It now only has 68,000 miles on it. My drivers side electric door does not operate when it is warm outside (29,000 miles). The passenger side axle broke and had to be replaced (65,000 miles). When it rains my power steering goes out periodically (65,000 miles) . My engine light is on (haven't taken it in to check it yet) (66,000 miles) and now my airbag light is on (68,000 miles). Also I have replaced the battery and still have problems starting it. It clicks clicks clicks like a hundred times then eventually it starts.
On 6/27/11 the air bags deployed in our 2006 dodge grand caravan for no reason while the vehicle was being driven at about 25 MPH. The driver had minor injuries. Chrysler has refused to repair the vehicle at their cost and have given us a repair quote of about $4000.00. Chrysler told us that the airbag warning light was on for 250 driving hours before the incident, but that is completely false. They will not release the report to us. At this point, the vehicle has not yet been repaired. After the incident, we were told about a previous airbag recall on some 2006 grand caravans. After the incident, the 2008 grand caravans were also recalled for unexpected airbag deployment. Also the steering gear was leaking and had to be replaced. Also, the battery was replaced. Updated 10/25/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated that the air bag sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v008000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) that could have been related to the failure but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated and the front air bags deployed unexpectedly. As a result, the contact sustained minor injuries from the knee to the lower leg area. The air bag malfunction occurred without any impact to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where an independent inspector examined the vehicle. The preliminary diagnostic report indicated that the failure was related to the electronic control module and was not due to a manufacturer's defect. Also, the computer detected that the air bag warning indicator illuminated for over two hundred and fifty driving hours. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated for no longer than five minutes, and the information in the preliminary report was false, in regards to the operational hours of the air bag warning light. After three weeks, the vehicle was still in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 55,000. Uypdated 09/16/11 *bf updated 2/10/12
Air bag warning light is on. Horn does not work. Cruise works sometimes. Diagnosis is clock spring. Review of online info shows repeated clock spring recalls from late 1990s to early 2000s. Vehicle has less than 37,000 miles on it. Airbag is non-functional at this time, as is horn and cruise control, hence a safety issue.
On february 8, 2011 while driving in the rain my 2006 dodge grand caravan airbag light came on. On february 14, 2011 I read online about the federal safety agency campaign id# 10v008000 and the federal safety agency action # rq09003 that stated this problem would be covered by chrysler free of cost. On february 17,2011 I took the vehicle to dodge for this to be fixed and they stated m VIN was not one of the vins covered by the safety campaign so I had to pay $225 to have the front airbag crash sensor and wiring leading up to the senor replaced.
I have 2 2006 grand caravans, both with about 80k miles. Both of the airbag lights came on at about the same time and they stay on. Checking the internet, chrysler has issued recalls for over 300k 2005 and 2006 vehicles. I called chrysler and one of the cars is covered and the other is not. The VIN is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Back rear window imploded for the second time(first time 2009, second time 2010), nobody seems to have an answer for why this happens other than it was cold and snowy outside so the weather must have caused this to occur, (that is what they say) my family was in the van in the driveway getting ready to leave so I know for a fact that "nothing" went thru the window just a major defect of dodge. Numerous issues with this van starting when van had 5000 miles, air bag sensor on, sliding doors do not work properly, loud sound from engine, tie rods need replaced for third time, control arm broke, locks make a whiny sound, check service engine light on told 3 times that we needed new spark plugs . Really at 30,000 miles. We changed them, light still on today. After an inspection of van now dealer sates that the alternator, water pump, serpentine belt, egv valve, valve gasket, all needs replaced and the light on had nothing to do with spark plugs, go figure. I have sent dealership and chrysler letters in regards to my safety concerns. This would be my fourth time calling chyrsler about major issues. They lack customer service and nothing ever done. We purchased new and van is now 5 years old with same and new problems since 5000 miles, now has 77,000. I will not be purchasing a dodge van again!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light remained illuminated. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v008000- air bag sensor control module) yet his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,946. Updated 12/30/10*lj updated 04/06/11
2006 dodge grand caravan rear ended a car parked at the stop light. The airbags didn't deploy. The driver suffered injuries because her head hit the steering wheel. The crash was almost straight on. If the airbags would have deployed there would have not been any injuries like she is suffering now. There has never been any modifications made to the van, it is the same as when we bought it brand new.
Passenger airbag warning light comes on periodically.
I own a 2006 dodge grand caravan sxt that I bought new. It has 54044 miles and the airbag warning light comes on the dash board. I researched the problem and found a recall for the airbag sensor dated 01/11/2010. I checked with dodge, was told that my vehicle was not part of the recall, even though I'm experiencing the same problem listed in the airbag recall dated 01/11/2010. I live in upstate new york. My vehicle is exposed to road salt due to the large volume of snow we receive here. I'm not sure why my vehicle isn't covered under this recall.
Airbag light indicating a system fault. 4/13/2010 dealer service dept, found failure of both front crash sensors and wiring connectors corroded. Both sensors and wiring needed replacement. Dealer advises they are not aware of any service bulletins or recall campaign for this problem.
Replaced battery and airbag light illuminated. The airbag fail light illuminates every time the car is started.
I have a 2006 dodge grand caravan VIN# [xxx]. The airbag warning light comes on and off. The car is no longer under warranty. I found a recall for this item but it does not include my state of fl. I am very concerned about my safety and of my kids. Will I be able to take my vehicle in for the current recall? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The airbag light is on, I had it to a garage and they put it on there machine and determined it is the front sensor. I keep checking and they say this vehicle is not one of the 312 thousand that have the same problem.
Airbag sensor in front of 2006 dodge grand caravan failed (warning light went on) and had to be replaced. Mechanic said the sensor connections were corroded due to exposure to water. Called dodge regarding current recall, which is for the exact same problem, but they say my vehicle isn't part of recall.
2006 dodge grand caravan sxt..................airbag light on all the time. Had to the dealer four times........last time they said they replaced a part. Light came back on the next day and has been on ever since................several months ago. Am taking my grandchildren on a 2,000 trip june 1st and want it fixed by then, but looks like the recall won't even go out until june. From what I have read they have known about and were "investigating" this problem for several years. I have not had an accident, but if I do ..........I want the airbag to work properly!!!
Airbag indicator stays on.
2006 dodge grand caravan sxt 3.8 airbag sensor light on, but no deployment! Same on my 2005 town & country van!!!!
My 2006 model year dodge grand caravan has had the airbag light lit for several weeks now. I am aware that there was a recall on models through the 2005 year but from what I can find on the internet chrysler will not replace the defective part on later models. This is a serious safety issue, given the fact that the airbags will not deploy in the event of a collision. It should be fixed at no cost to the consumer under a recall.
My 2006 model year dodge grand caravan has had the airbag light lit for several months now. The dodge dealership in my area claims there was a recall for 2005 model year only, despite the fact that the 2006 model grand caravan is virtually identical to the 2005 model vehicle. My vehicle developed this airbag problem when it was only 2 years old. This is a serious safety issue, given the fact that the airbags will not deploy in the event of a collision. It should be fixed at no cost to the consumer under a recall.
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