2008 Chrysler Town and Country: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Feb 22, 2020 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · MO

The upholstery stitching on the third row seats came loose causing the seat belt buckles to come loose. The upholstery stitching didn't unravel because there are no loose threads but rather seemed to dissolve.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the horn activated independently, the windshield wipers failed, the wiper fluid started to spray uncontrollably, and the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. However, the contact stated that she was wearing the seat belt. The failure recurred on two other occasions. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and had to be jumpstarted. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The starter was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Ma 10/1 the consumer stated the power doors, key fob, air conditioner, and seatbelt are all included in the failure. Updated 12/28/2015

Filed Oct 11, 2012 · Seat belts · 50,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the rear passenger bench seat belt buckle failed due to repeated folding and unfolding of the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the failure was due to the design of the hide-a-way seats. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Seat belts · 32,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the middle rows passenger seat belt would not latch into its buckle. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the failure was not covered by any warranty or recall. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Seat belts · 5,500 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

I was sitting in stopped traffic on the highway, when my 2008 chrysler t&c was rear ended by a vehicle at approx. 75 MPH and then I rear ended the vehicle stopped infront of me, airbags did not go off. There were 4 passengers in the vehicle; driver, front passenger, two second row passengers. None of the passengers felt their seat belt lock on impact. The driver's face was forced into the steering wheel twice and was able to pull the seat belt away from chest after impact. No one had any visual bruising or pain where the seat belts laid across the torso. The vehicle was totaled and is currently at a salvage yard being held by my auto insurance company.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Body, Seat belts · 492 miles · PA

On second row swivel and go seat...seatbelt retractor failed, we only had the car 10 days before this happened...we have been having other problems with this seat. Armrest becoming so loose that it falls to the floor, trim problems. The van only had 493 miles.