1993 Dodge Caravan seat belts problems

113 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 113
of this car's complaints: 12%
crashes: 5
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Front: anchorage
59
Front: retractor
22
Front: buckle assembly
22
Integrated child seat
3
Front
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

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Caravan seat belts

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

Seat belt 39

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

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

There is no summary currently available

PE96008

What 1993 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 15, 2006 · Brakes, Seat belts · SC

Consumer complaint concerning the safety recall on 1993 caravan. *ts the consumer noticed that the brakes were not stopping the vehicle adequately. The consumer was informed about a recall when the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer was never notified of any of the recall on the vehicle (wiper pivot recall, belt buckle clip recall, lift gate support recall). Oct 12 the parts to repair the brakes still wernt available. The consumer got thew car back n nov 14, after six weeks.

Filed Mar 31, 2006 · Seat belts · 185,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while involved in a crash at 35mph, the belt positioning booster seat did not hold the child to the vehicle seat. The child had enough slack from the seat belt, causing the child's face to hit the back of the front passenger seat. The child received injuries to the face and also received internal injuries. The child seat was century, model # 214495 manufactured 9-21-2004. After the accident, the child seat was discarded. The police were present at the scene and provided a written report.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I have a 1993 dodge caravan. I have spent over $10,000.00 on repairs since I bought it new in 1993. I am extremely dissatisfied with dodge. I've had several recalls on various components, they were corrected and are now again defective including my seatbelts, ABS system, and steering column. I am now noticing that the paint is eroding on the top of my van. I've seen many other dodge caravans with the exact same problem and the exact same pattern of corrosion. It appears the paint is wearing off on the tops of the cars, then the hoods and so on. It eventually rusts through as I've seen on at least 20 dodge caravans. I have never encountered paint wearing away like this on any other vehicles that I've owned and much older than 10 years. I believe there is a defect somewhere in the painting process, perhaps the primer or the paint itself. This is the third letter I've written and I have not received a response from anyone. I would appreciate an investigation into the painting process of these vans. I believe it is also occurring in other year models. Thank you, susan deanfrasio.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Seat belts · VA

This complaint is in regards to the defective gen3 seat belts in my 1993 dodge grand caravan. When putting my son in his car seat, I have hit the latched seatbelt with my elbow. The seatbelt comes unlatched with just a slight push.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Seat belts · 112,000 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was in a rollover accident. Seat belts did not secure driver or passenger. Driver went through the windshield, and the passenger went through the passenger door. Occupants suffered serious injuries.*ak vehicle was involved in a rollover accident and the seat belt equipment did not secure the driver or the passenger. The passenger went through the windshield and the driver was ejected out of the driver side door. Both occupants were seriously injuried.

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Seat belts · WA

Have gen 3 seat belts in my 1993 dodge caravan and need them replaced. Will contact the dealer 12-5-02. Dt

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Seat belts · FL

Consumer states that the seat belt will not retracts back into position and it will make a loud noise, this could cause the seat belt to be defective in the event of and accident. Dealer notified. Nlm

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Seat belts · TN

River side seat belt retractor will lock and cause driver not to be able to use seat belt.

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Seat belts · MN

Driver's seatbelt retractor will intermittently not work. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.*ak

Filed Sep 11, 2001 · Seat belts · TN

Driver's side buckle anchors disconnected. Had to be replaced for second time within 4 years. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Questions about the 1993 Dodge Caravan seat belts

Does the 1993 Dodge Caravan have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Caravan seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).