1996 Dodge Caravan seat belts problems

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

owner complaints: 42
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Integrated child seat
20
Front: retractor
6
Rear/other
5
Front: buckle assembly
5
Front: anchorage
4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Caravan seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Caravan seat belts

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

Seat belt 9

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 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Seat belts · WA

The belt latches regularly unlatch when bumped. I have two children in car seats in the back seat and if one child bumps the other's belt latch, it comes unlatched most of the time.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Seat belts · CT

1996 dodge caravan- gen 3 seatlbelts. Twice the seat belt has come unbuckled around my child's carseat. I just happened to notice it. I don't even know how long I had been driving with it unlatched. After the first incident (about a year ago) I have checked the security of it every time we get in the car. I have noticed it unlatched once more since then. Not sure how it happened because there was nothing on or around the seat that could have unlatch the belt. I recently saw the article in the february issue of parents magazine which LED me to the website discussing the concerns around these seatbelts. I personally am alarmed. Our caravan has been our main vehicle and I hate knowing my children are not safe. These belts really need to be recalled.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Seat belts · IN

I own a 1996 dodge caravan and just learned of the hazards with gen3 seat belts. I have three children ages 1, 10, and 12 years. I am very concerned about my toddlers carseat being properly installed and am counting on the seat belt keeping my baby safe during an accident.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Seat belts · AL

Child integrated restraint systems located on the middle bench seat did not function properly. On both systems, the harness straps tightened and buckle would not release. On all the rear seat belts release buttons on the buckles were sensitive and released with little pressure.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Seat belts · CA

The seat belts in the third row of the vehicle did not function properly.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Seat belts · FL

Gen 3 seat belts! My husband and my 16 month old son are everything to me, we have a 1996 dodge caravan and now I am afraid to drive it! Please take the necessary actions to keep us safe. We are real people.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · MO

Airbag light on , no speed control, no horn. Airbag light indicates nonfunctioning restraint system.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Seat belts · NV

At a sudden stop seat belts came undone.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Seat belts · MD

Vehicle has gen. Iii seatbelts which have been found to be faulty. I wish to replace them but was told the dealer did not have the parts. Please help.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Seat belts · NM

On several occasions, seat belts come unbuckled with little movement or slight bump against the seat belts leaving passengers unsecured.*ak

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan seat belts

Does the 1996 Dodge Caravan have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Dodge Caravan, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Caravan seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Caravan seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V136000. 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).