My vehicle caught fire on 10-14 after being parked for 2.5 hours. Three weeks prior I had bumped into a light pole while backing up and my airbag light triggered on. The airbag did not deploy and nothing seemed wrong with the van. Then my battery died so I had to have it jumped. It died 3-4 times before I replaced it with a fresh battery 10-7. I did smell heat, but I attributed it to my oil leak, but I think I was smelling wires, not oil. I went by an autoparts store and they read my old battery temp and it was at 173 and didn’t say it was hot or anything. I don’t think that was safe to put a new battery in when there was obviously a problem. The airbag light consistently dinged off and on but since the airbag didn’t deploy I didn’t think it was any problem. But now I think it was slow draining the battery and then the new one kept charging it causing something to overheat and catch fire.
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: airbag warning light
10 of the 472 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 77,789
- recalls
- 2
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Well I was driving the airbag light came on and keeps giving me a warning signal. Cruise control won't work
One day, I found my drivers seat head rest had come opened. When looking to see what caused this, it said that you were rear ended? I was not rear ended! Now my air bag light is on? I had ask a dodge dealer about it , and he said that it would cost a thousand dollars to fix it? When reading about the recalls on it, I read where the clips are breaking. Making the head rest to come open, and the air bags not working? Please can you help me with this problems? I don't feel that it is my fault? Thank you [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vie owned the van for a year now . And then without being involved in any kind of a bump or accident. No damage shown on the of any .the air bag light stated blaring on the dash .im very concerned that if I was involved in a future accident. They would fail.
The airbag light goes on and off every so often also blinks when going a certain speed.
Air bag light comes and goes when corner is turned.
I do not have a takata but my vehicle has the takata recall issue plus I only had my vehicle for almost 2yrs but I have 5 kids and it worries me to drive with that light on and some weird noise that just started in my driver back tire but this airbag light thats on worries me im scared to drive and my kids have to get back and fourth to school, what am I suppose to do. Oh my car has not been in any accident
Air bag light goes on and off like ther is someone in passenger seat when empty,car turns air bag on and off by weight.doesnt work properly. In 2011 recall on same vehicle for bad havac causing leak. This stops heating systom from working properly and air bag not to work . My 2013 doing same but know recall.does all the time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator would not illuminate when an occupant was present in the passenger's seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the senor would not function unless the occupant was positioned correctly in the seat. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 11,600.
The air bag light turned on while sitting at a complete stop. I noticed that when I get up from the seat the light will go off and then back on again once I sit back down. I seemed to do it more when the car had been in direct sun light. Since the first time it came on the light is random and comes on and off at any given time. Dealer has been notified and service is scheduled for later this week.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
Recall number 13V283000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N48.
Recall number 13V291000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
10 of 472 owner complaints about the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Stalling 57Fuel pump 42Check engine light 34Won't start 23Door locks 15Loss of power 12Engine failure 11Key fob 11Warning lights 8No deployment 7Hesitation 7ABS 6Adaptive cruise 6Misfire 6Transmission failure 6Wipers 5
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