Problems with 1999 Dodge Caravan AIR BAGS

While driving, the consumer noticed the air bag indicator light flashing and the horn did not work. *ak the front driver air bag did not work. *sc *jb

The clock spring malfunctioned. as a result, air bag sensor light stayed on, and the horn failed. consumer was concerned that the air bags will not deploy upon impact. *ak

Airbag sensor light continued to stay on. as a result, horn and cruise control failed. a recall for the clock spring was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year. *ak

The vehicle's air bag light illuminated and the horn would not work. *nm recall campaign: nhtsa campaign id number : 04v480000 the consumer took his vehicle in for service and only half of the service was rendered. a clock spring was installed to fix the air bag failure. the horn failure was never fixed. the consumer attempted to drive the vehicle and the horn started blowing and would not stop. the consumer was told to bring the vehicle in for service and a charge of 670.00 would get the horn fixed. the consumer stated that he thought that the horn would be fixed at their expense because it was not fixed initially. *tc *jb

I have a 1999 dodge caravan with 52000 miles and the the clockspring has gone bad chyrsler will not fix unless paid. as a mechanic i have seen quite a few in 1999 dodges this must be added to the original recall. this is a safety issue.

I was viewing your website for complaints regarding 99 dodge caravans. i just had to have my van in the shop due to a problem which seems to have been a dodge problem for several years now.. the clockspring in my van has gone out, which causes my airbag no longer to work, my horn does not work, and my cruise control no longer works. they want to charge me 260.00 to replace this part. under my own investigation, i have found that from 96-98 minivans have all had this part recalled because of all the problems i suppose they are having on this part. and now from 2000 - 2001 dodge trucks are now having a recall done on this same clockspring part! my question is why is there not a recall on this part for 99 vehicles especially considering all the previous and current problems that keep occuring.. you would think an airbag problem, would be a huge safety concern for any vehicle. and especially on dodge/chrysler products given their history with problems concerning this part!

Air bag, horn, cruise control..... clockspring deffect

Air bag light on and horn, cruise control not working. dealer said its my problem & will cost $300+. i know there have been numerous complaints of same prob. & other year models recalled for same problem. the dealer told me the air bag will not deploy in a crash. *ak

Horn has stopped working. air bag light came on. we have been told to get this fixed immediately due to safety reasons. already we have paid $35.99 for them to tell us it is the clockspring assembly. it will be at least another $165 (not including the postage charge for them to order parts) to fix it. why is this not a safety recall?*ak

Airbag light is on and horn don,t work, this is a safety issue. went and had a diagnosis done came back as squibb on drivers side. we will fix the problem by changing the clockspring for $200+.why do i have to pay for it ?and i don't understand why 1996,1997,1998 & 2000 but not 1999 a piece of electric tape covers the airbag light rather nice. *jb

Collision at 30 plus miles per hour air bag did not deploy. the front of the van struck another car on the side traveling at 30 miles per hour. causing severe neck and back injuries. *ak .

When drivin at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring failed. *ak

While driving the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the horn also malfunctioned. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak a recall was issued for the 1998 caravan but not the 1999. the consumer believes the 1999 should also be recall for a faulty clockspring. *nm

I have a 1999 dodge caravan that has already had one clockspring replaced in it. i paid for this out of my pocket, since it hadn't been recalled. that was about 1 year ago. now, the airbag light keeps coming on again and will make a ringing noise - just as it started the last time. this is undoubtedly a problem with the part. why hasn't dodge recalled the 99 models? *jb

Consumer stated while driving air bag light came on and remained on. consumer was told by a mechanic that this meant that if vehicle was to be involved in a collision air bags would not deploy. consumer took vehicle to a dealer to find out about a recall. consumer was told by dealer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall. *ak *la

Airbag light is on, cruise control and horn stopped working. *ak

While driving air bag light illuminated. dealership was notified, but did not resolve tghe problem. *ak

When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed, the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that the clockspring failed. *ak the horn and the cruise control did not work at all. (the air bag, horn, cruise control all tie together through the clock spring, same circuit failure per consumer) *sc

While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. consumer was informed by the dealership that the clock spring failed. *ak when the clockspring failed, it also caused the cruise control to be inoperative. *jb

Failure of horn and cruise control along with air bag warning light illumination, warning light remaining on until repaired at dealership. *jb

1999 dodge caravan air bag system malfunctions. dealer says the clock spring is causeing this problem. wants me to pay $400+ to fix. this problem is recalled all the way up to the 1998 dodge caravan model. contacted dodge numerous times about this problem, they refuse to fix it. they know good and well they used bad parts. the dealer says the air bag will no longer function.*ak

I have a 1999 dodge caravan. the airbag light is on and my horn has stopped working. i am aware of a investigation of driver side airbags in 1996-2000 model years of this vehicle, but the dealer said this was not a recall for my model year. a member of my family has a 1997 model, and it is a recall for their vehicle. *cb

Defective clockspring, 1999 dodge caravan, the horn and airbags don't work. the airbag light is on constantly.*ak

While traveling at 60 mph vehicle involved in a rear end collision. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer was concerned since a recall letter was received for nhtsa recall 04v48000. *ak

'recall campaign; dodge grand caravan issued for clockspring. *bf the clock spring failure resulted in the vehicle horn, instrument light, cruise control and wipers intermittenty working. the air bag light malfunctioned. recall #04v480000. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc

Problem identical to that covered by a recall for clock spring on previous year models, but does not include the 1999 caravan. air bag, cruise and horn inoperable and repaired at my expense. contact with manufacturer fruitless.*jb

Nhtsa# 02v293000: on certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process. consumer has the same problem. dealer stated sorry this recall is only for 96 to 98. *nlm

Nhsta recall 04v480000 concerning clock spring failure. consumer's vehicle was traveling about 10 mph when it hit a vehicle in front. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak

One particular evening my airbag light came on and stayed on in my 1999 dodge caravan. after coming to the conclusion that i need to investigate the problem. to my disappointment i was told the cost of repairing the problem would be 280.00 dollars. this also learned that this was a common problem that's happening in dodge caravans. *la

At all times the air bag light stayed on and the horn did not work. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that a new clock spring was needed. the manufacturer was aware of the problem. *jb

Air bag light would come on when starting up the vehicle. also, horn was inoperative. consumer said vehicle was having the same problem as mentioned in recall 02v293000 concerning clockspring failure. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Air bag/clock spring experienced the same defect as stated in nhtsa recall 02v293000, erratic operation of air bags. *ak the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated and the horn did not work. the consumer had already had the repairs done, when he learned of the recall. *jb *nm

Vehicle's air bag light indicator is on and the horn is inoperative. *mr the consumer found that the airbag on the 98' minivans were the same as this vehicle and the previous years were recalled. *scc *jb

Consumer has had problems with the clockspring. dealer notified. *ak

Consumer states that vehicle was in a collision hitting a tree head on. upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy.dealer notified.*ak

Air bag failure: (allstate claim# 4706508639, policy# 099082579) both front airbags failed in my 1999 dodge caravan (4 cyc) in a collision involving multiple impacts, rear and front. *jb my est. speed was 35. est. speed of person who hit me from behind was 55. the person who hit me was inattentive and never applied brakes before hitting me. i had 6 teenagers in my vehicle at the time. i was hit 3 times from behind, which forced me to hit the truck in front of me twice. i suffered a contusion in the back of my head and whiplash. my daughter and 2 of her friends complained of pains at the base of their skulls as well. her friends refused treatment. my daughter was sitting in front with me.

Illumination of air bag warning light (at first, intermittently, then continuous) followed by lose of cruise control and horn functions.vehicle type: 1999 dodge grand caravan se. approx. mileage: 91400. *ak

While driving 50 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision but the aibags did not deploy. *nlm *tt

While driving the air bag light illuminated. the consumer was concerned that in the event of an accident the air bags would not deploy. *nlm the horn and cruise had become inoperative, and the clockspring was faulty and was replaced. *scc

The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 02 v 293 000 , but the model year and vin number were not included. *nlm....*ak

The vehicle experienced the same defect with the clock spring as stated in recall number 02v 293 000 but the model year and vehicle identification number were not included. *nlm an electrical short started and was replaced per mechanic. the horn stopped working due to the air bag. the consumer was informed the same part malfunctioned in the 1996, 97, and 98 dodge caravan's. *scc

Air bag light on - cruise and horn inoperative. dealer says repair clock spring - $225. this is a factory defect. *nlm

Consumer indicated that their vehicle's air bag clockspring is experiencing the same defect as stated in recall number 02 v 293 000, but vehicle's vin number is not included. *nlm

There was a recall regarding the clock spring, however consumer was informed vehicle was not included, due to the vehicle identification number.*jb

The air bag light illuminated, which caused the horn and cruise control not to work. ts the dealer replaced the clockspring.*jb

The consumer stated the horn was inoperative, due to a failed clock spring. *ak *jb

Consumer states the vehicles horn will not blow and the airbag light stays on. the cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ts

Airbag light is on, cruise control and horn stopped working.*jb

My mini van was involved in a accident and the impact was was hard and the air bags did not diploy.i am very thankfull that no one was hurt but my car is now total.i am very conserned about the air bags.

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