Dodge Grand Caravan coil spring problems

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Suspension · 34,315 miles · PA

I was traveling with my family of 4, back from a vacation. Traveling at about 65 MPH with traffic on wet interstate highway. 2 lane highway transitioned from black top to a concrete bridge, slight bump. We heard a loud crack and thud, and the rear of vehicle began to go sideways, as I fought for control. Braking caused the vehicle to further become unstable until I reduced speed and slowly pulled off the busy road and found the damage. The left side control arm of the beam axel assembly cracked and the suspension on the left side was only attached via the shock and coil spring. We slowly exited the highway and limped to a gas station to park and call for a long distance tow to my servicing dealer by my home 135 miles away. We needed an uber and a rental car to get back home. Van is currently parked at my dealer, awaiting for a technician to get it looked at as of 4/12/2021

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 155,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the traction control system warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost acceleration. The vehicle was taken to vollmer motor sales (2249 3rd ave, new brighton, pa 15066) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Suspension · 74,500 miles · NY

This is the 2nd of our 2009 grand caravans with the same failure in the exact same location. Pass side strut spring broke off at the upper end about 2-3 inches off the tip. Very hard to spot so look closely. 1st one was caught on a state inspection and this one was caught during routine pm. Is this a common problem?

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 118,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the traction, eps, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact coasted to the side of the road. The contact was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Airbags · 238,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 238,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2012 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on an intermittent basis. In addition, the horn became inoperable sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised her that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v008000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The failure and current mileages were approximately 64,000.

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 Jun 5, 2008 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · MI

Our 2005 dodge minivan has 80,000 miles on it. The driver side front coil spring broke, not corroded, and only 3 years old. Damaged tire. I had just gotten off the expressway and had parked.

Filed May 15, 2008 · Airbags · 39,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. In june of 2007, whenever the vehicle was started, the air bag light continually remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to his local mechanic for repair and was informed that the clock spring failed. In may of 2008, the air bag light began to continually illuminate again whenever the vehicle was started. The vehicle was repaired for a second at 47,000 miles. The clock spring is currently under recall for other models and the contact would like the recall to be expanded. The original failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 47,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Airbags · OR

Consumer complaint concerning recall. The vehicles clockspring failed prior to recall notification. The consumer paid cash for the repair and request reimbursement. *ts