1996 Chrysler Town and Country seat belts problems

17 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: anchorage
5
Integrated child seat
4
Front: retractor
2
Rear/other
1
Front: webbing
1
Front: buckle assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler Town and Country seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 5

Related recalls

Seat belts: integrated child seatReported July 18, 1996 · 200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.

Recall number 96V136000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Integrated child seat belt lockupOpened September 18, 1996, closed February 4, 1997

Odi continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching tongue in thewell located between the child's legs.odi has 19 complaints of retract lockup.seven of these complaints report cutting the straps to remove the child.two of the seven consumers allege the child was choking.chrysler reports 60 owner/field reports which indicated 19 harnesses were cut to remove the children.additional information is needed to fully assess the safety consequence of the alleged defect and to evaluate the chrysler corporation's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign.

SQ96016

Safety blt latch operationOpened January 25, 1996, closed June 28, 1996

There is no summary currently available

PE96008

What 1996 Chrysler Town and Country owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Electrical, Seat belts · 117,500 miles · CA

On a few seperate occasions while driving my 1996 chrysler town and country my daughters seatbelt has just released without any warning. During 3 sudden stops the seatbelts have unlatched by themselves and one time while driving down the road my seatbelt came undone after I adjusted myself in my seat. We just bought this van 2 months ago. Also, without warning the body control module took out my entire electrical system, including my radio. There should be a sensor that it is going bad before it actually goes. Even after going to jack powell dodge to have it all fixed, the horn doesn't work , the stereo is messing up, the instrument cluster is messing up, and the windshield wipers don't seem to work properly.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Seat belts · MI

Third row seat belt is very difficult to fasten because of its length, it is too short even on a normal size occupant. This leaves the occupant un protected in an accident.*ak consumer had problems unbuckling seat belt. It turned out that the buckle and the seat belt has turned 180 degrees, and the release button ended up on the inside instead of the outside.

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Seat belts · OH

I own a 1996 chrysler town & country lxi and after reading the information provided to me on the unsafebelts.com website would like chrysler to issue a recall on the gen 3 seatbelts. Fortunately, I have not been involved in a crash in my vehicle, but I would like to be assured that if I am, the seatbelts will respond as required.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Seat belts · NC · crash · 1 injury

While stopping and without any indication vehicle was rear ended at 30 MPH. Driver's seat belt retractor did not retract, holding consumer in place, and causing consumer to hit windshield and roof of vehicle.

Filed May 3, 2002 · Seat belts · IL · 2 injuries

The insured was involved in a collision, in which the vehicle was hit so hard that it tipped over, the seat belts froze and the insured had be removed from the window, there were 2 injuries.(claim#13-7259-940)

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Seat belts · KS

After having purchased a used 1996 chryler town and country lxi minivan I found a consumer alert at www.unsafebelts.com. The website indicated that the vehicle was equipped with unsage gen3 buckles that could release at a time of impact. The site also directed consumers to contact the nhtsb and file this report. My famly have had the van only several days and have yet to experience any problems with the seatbelts, but I want to ensure my family's safety if an accident was to happen. Thank you for your time in this matter.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Seat belts · UT

Consumer had seen on new about the seat belt failure, even though that had not experienced problem yet, was concerned that it could happen to this vehicle. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more information.

Filed Oct 22, 2000 · Seat belts · MI

The seat belt in the integrated child safety seats locks up and the child cannot be removed without using the emergency release. The left seat is permanently stuck and the right seat occasionally releases. Chrysler has recalled 1995 and some 1996 minivans for the same problem but refuses to pay for repairs to my car because they say my car was built after those included in the recall period; however, the tag on the car seats states they were assembled in 1995. When I told this to customer service representative sal palazzola he only said that I was not in their computer for a recall.

Filed Jun 16, 2000 · Seat belts · MI

Restraint system failed. Yh

Filed Apr 6, 1998 · Seat belts · CA

Seat belt anchor came out of the pillar hitting child I, causing failure of other components.

Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country seat belts

Does the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Town and Country seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V136000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have the most seat belts problems?

The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2001 (23 complaints), 1996 (17 complaints) and 2005 (15 complaints).