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1991 Dodge Caravan seat belts problems

89 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
89
of this car's complaints
14%
crashes
3
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Front: anchorage
    46
  • Front: buckle assembly
    27
  • Front: webbing
    5
  • Front: retractor
    3
  • Rear/other
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Caravan seat belts problems in other years

19901995200020052015

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Dodge Caravan seat belts

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

Seat belt 33

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported September 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched.
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

Recall number 97V148000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported September 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.

Recall number 97V149000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Safety belt anchorage failuresOpened April 10, 1997, closed December 23, 1997

There is no summary currently available

EA97005

Inconsistent safety belt buckleOpened June 28, 1996, closed December 17, 1997

safety belt buckle hosing slips down, pinching the red release button.owners report having trouble opening and closing them many allege belt unlatches while driving because of the release buttom

EA96016

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

There is no summary currently available

PE96008

Safety blt anchorage brksOpened March 11, 1992, closed July 20, 1992

There is no summary currently available

PE92028

What 1991 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Seat belts · PA

Took vehicle into dealer for recall# 964d806 on safety belts. Dealer stated did not have parts.

Filed Jan 11, 2000 · Seat belts · MO

Front drivers seat belt does not latch properly but once latched it suddenly unlatches while driving. Nlm

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Seat belts · AR

Consumer's is having trouble finding dealership in the area to perform recall repair (97v‑149) due to dealer location problems repairs not completed. Mjs

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Seat belts · NY

Driver side shoulder belt isn't working,. It wouldn't retract.

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Seat belts · DC

The federal safety agency recall 97v149000/manufacturer's #742, seat belt anchor and attachment. Consumer contacted dealer and no parts were available.

Filed May 17, 1999 · Seat belts · WI

Driver's seat belt latch would not release from the buckle housing, causing the occupants to become trapped. Please give any further details.

Filed Aug 4, 1998 · Seat belts · TX

Owner took vehicle to dealer for recall on seat belt buckle and seat belt anchor clip and was told recall repair work was performed on vehicle. Owner took vehicle to another dealer, and it was determined that the recall work was never done. Recalls 97v148000 and 97v149000.

Filed May 15, 1998 · Seat belts · VA

Shoulder seat belt failed.

Filed Apr 10, 1998 · Seat belts · CA

Difficulty in getting recall work completed on the seat belts due to scheduling problems.

Filed Jan 29, 1998 · Seat belts · MA

The rear seat belt on the driver's does not retract. The dealer is aware of problem. The problem has not been corrected.

Questions about the 1991 Dodge Caravan seat belts

Does the 1991 Dodge Caravan have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 89 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Caravan seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Caravan seat belts?

Yes, 2 recalls: 97V148000, 97V149000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Caravan have the most seat belts problems?

The Dodge Caravan model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (176 complaints), 1993 (113 complaints) and 1991 (89 complaints).

Other 1991 Dodge Caravan problems

Brakes 216Body 80Transmission 57Engine 44Locks 39Steering 38Fuel system 25Visibility 23Electrical 19Suspension 19Seats 14Airbags 12Acceleration 5Lights 5Wheels 3Tires 2

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