While traveling vehicle 1 hit vehicle 2. Insured is concerned about the air bags not deploying and the passengers seat belt failed, one person was injured in accident, claim 16-n171-233.
1992 Dodge Caravan: seat belt won't latch or retract
52 of the 912 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 52
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
My drivers side seat belt malfunctioned that it would not retract and was loose and I could not even buckle up my seatbelt. I had the vehicle in for service on a recall and I had the dealer look at the seatbelt to fix it. The dealer advised me that it needed parts and with parts and labor it would cost me $300 dollars to fix it. I contacted dodge and they said that they could not do anything about it since it was out of warranty. My feelings are that this is a safety issue and it is a state law to wear seatbelts. I did feel that I had to pay $300 to fix the problem, they would not even meet me half way $150. Maybe you can help resolve this problem, I was never in a accident. And since you are the federal traffic safety organization you might have some input in this matter. Thanking you in advance. Ronald lula.
When driving driver's side seat belt buckle became unlatched from the housing mechanism. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
Driver's side seat belt buckle release button does not work, allowing the driver to be stuck in the seat. Also driver's thumb got caught in belt buckle. Dealer has repaired seat belt bucle under recall.
Abs brake system works intermittently. Also, driver's side seat belt keeps locking up, and the consumer is unable to use the seat belt.
Driver's seat belt broke, causing the seat belt to inoperative, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Please provide further information.
Traveling approximately 55 MPH on the beltway, consumer was approching turn off when she was involved in a three car collision. Seat belt failed to hold, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Seat belt anchor clip broken prior to recall notice.
The driver seatbelt 3point system malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt not to retract when putting on the seatbelt, which won't protect the occupant in event of an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
Recall repair work denied due to lack of parts (seat belt buckle and liftgate support washers).
The passenger's side seat belt will not retract, the seat belt is fully extended out. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Rear middle seat belt unlatched due to broken buckle.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- 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: anchorage
- 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
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Caravan seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
52 of 912 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan (6%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Dodge Caravan
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