Dodge Durango Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Dodge Durango across 23 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (50% of reports).
- 222seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 33mention a crash
- 25mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $740typical repair cost reported by owners
- 23%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 111 of 222 complaints (50%)
- Driver passenger: mentioned in 13 of 222 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical seat belts repair on the Dodge Durango at $740, and half of them between $530 and $790.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 222 complaints, 33 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 25 an injury.
Dodge Durango seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Durango | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2019 Durango | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Durango | 2 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 1 | 0% | 75,000 |
| 2016 Durango | 1 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 16 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 54 | 7% | 70,400 |
| 2013 Durango | 3 | 0% | 26,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 5 | 1% | 44,900 |
| 2011 Durango | 1 | 0% | 224,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 3 | 3% | 18,505 |
| 2007 Durango | 5 | 3% | 57,000 |
| 2006 Durango | 7 | 1% | 82,500 |
| 2005 Durango | 9 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 2004 Durango | 13 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Durango | 8 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 6 | 1% | 18,305 |
| 2001 Durango | 9 | 1% | 99,000 |
| 2000 Durango | 15 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 30 | 2% | 85,000 |
| 1998 Durango | 27 | 3% | 78,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts; air bags
Model years: 2014
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light ÂMILÂ should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.
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.
Vehicle Safety Complaint â 2026 Dodge Durango I am reporting a recurring safety issue involving the driverâs seat belt in my 2026 Dodge Durango. The seat belt repeatedly becomes stuck/locked in the retractor and will not pull out far enough for me to buckle it. This has occurred more than once…
The seatbelt is locking up and won't pull out for the driver and the front passenger.
The driver and passenger front seat seat belts do not retract. They hang loose when on and if the windows are open will even loosen up more when wind catches them. This is an extreme safety concern if an accident were to happen the seat belt would not hold us in place.
The passenger side seatbelt retractor broke, will not release seat belt at all. I am aware that NHTSA did testing in this particular year and model, and some are covered and some are not included in the recall, to be determined by the last 8 digits of the vin #. I wish to dispute that my particular…
I cannot buckle in my driver side seatbelt. I contacted the dealership I bought my car from and they said 361 parts have been ordered nationwide and no one is receiving the seat belt buckle part.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Durangos have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 222 owner complaints about seat belts for the Dodge Durango. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Durango 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.
How much does it cost to fix seat belts problems on the Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $740 (half paid between $530 and $790), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 111 of 222 complaints, followed by “driver passenger” (13).
Other Dodge Durango problems
- Suspension problems (2,762)
- Electrical System problems (2,727)
- Power Train problems (1,318)
- Engine problems (1,296)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,138)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,105)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,071)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (850)
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