Dodge Caravan Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Dodge Caravan across 16 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (48% of reports).
- 199seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 31mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 95 of 199 complaints (48%)
- Child safety: mentioned in 18 of 199 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 199 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 31 an injury.
Dodge Caravan seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 1 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Caravan | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% | 200,000 |
| 2008 Caravan | 2 | 1% | 104,000 |
| 2007 Caravan | 1 | 1% | 107,000 |
| 2006 Caravan | 3 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Caravan | 9 | 2% | 56,800 |
| 2003 Caravan | 5 | 3% | 37,180 |
| 2002 Caravan | 15 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Caravan | 12 | 5% | 47,000 |
| 2000 Caravan | 23 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Caravan | 22 | 4% | 29,461 |
| 1998 Caravan | 23 | 4% | 73,088 |
| 1997 Caravan | 22 | 3% | 78,000 |
| 1996 Caravan | 42 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Caravan | 17 | 3% | 44,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Seat belts:front:retractor
Model years: 2005
Problem: After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled.
Risk: As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the retractor assemblies and any seat belt assembly that does not have the stake will be replaced. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:rear/other
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999
Problem: On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Model years: 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
Risk: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:integrated child seat
Model years: 1996
Problem: The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The consumer stated this is the 2nd time the child seat belt became jammed and was not able to get his nephew out of the seat. *tr
Head lights dull & cracked. Front passanger seat catching not retracting. Rear window wiper just stops any posistion
Ok. I've only had this vehicle for 2 1/2 year and i've found after a year, it was hard to keep gas in the vehicle even though i filled it up at times, it would still go out , the doors have gotten jammed, the windows stuck because of heat, last year the seat belts in the back stopped working and…
Drivers seat belt keeps coming undone while driving. Has happened 4 times this week, last time being today. Has happened to two different drivers of the vehicle.
I went to put on passenger belt wont engage and signal computer that anyone is sitting in seat
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Caravans have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 199 owner complaints about seat belts for the Dodge Caravan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Caravan seat belts?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Dodge Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 95 of 199 complaints, followed by “child safety” (18).
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