Dodge Dakota Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Dodge Dakota across 14 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (59% of reports).
- 111seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 25mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 37%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 65 of 111 complaints (59%)
- Belts failed: mentioned in 7 of 111 complaints (6%)
- Air bags deploy: mentioned in 6 of 111 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 25 an injury.
Dodge Dakota seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 2006 Dakota | 5 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Dakota | 8 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2004 Dakota | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2003 Dakota | 3 | 1% | 42,900 |
| 2002 Dakota | 3 | 0% | 89,467 |
| 2001 Dakota | 4 | 1% | 85,196 |
| 2000 Dakota | 9 | 1% | 46,000 |
| 1999 Dakota | 6 | 1% | 75,500 |
| 1998 Dakota | 20 | 4% | 62,000 |
| 1997 Dakota | 10 | 2% | 62,727 |
| 1996 Dakota | 12 | 6% | 78,000 |
| 1995 Dakota | 25 | 12% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor may not provide the anticipated level of occupant restraint in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification. Owner notification began july 19, 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: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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I bought this 1995 Dodge Dakota brand new in 1995 and it only has original 92,110 miles on it. The problem with this Dakota I have replaced the Drivers front seat belt and the replacement again is falling apart again where it will not release for a person to get out of. I don't know if the air bags…
Passenger airbag was turned on but didn't deploy, did not have seatbelt on because it broke but all others in the accident had theirs on. Driver was driving normal and a truck coming opposite way hit a truck three truck length ahead spun out of control and hit our vehicle head on.*dt consumer has…
While driving my friends 01 dakota, at about 10-15 mph after making a right hand turn i hydroplaned and i was t-boned on passenger side. I had my seatbelt on. When the truck came to a stop after spinning around and facing the opposite direction. On impact my seatbelt failed to restrain me and i was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge dakota. While driving 65 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the left and flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. In addition, it was suspected that the harness strap of the driver's seat belt did not restrain the contact during…
My daughter's seat belt would not unlatch. She could not get out of the car. She had to leave and drive back home, where her dad was able to get her out with a screw drive. Our mechanic said dodge no longer carries these seat belts.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Dakotas have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about seat belts for the Dodge Dakota. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Dakota seat belts?
Yes: 2 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 Dakota?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 65 of 111 complaints, followed by “belts failed” (7).
Other Dodge Dakota problems
- Suspension problems (1,716)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (969)
- Power Train problems (716)
- Air Bags problems (659)
- Steering problems (555)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (432)
- Electrical System problems (376)
- Visibility problems (179)
See all Dodge Dakota problems.