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1993 Dodge Colt seat belts problems

95 complaints (89% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
95
of this car's complaints
89%
crashes
2
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front: retractor
    19
  • Front: anchorage
    14
  • Front: buckle assembly
    7
  • Front: webbing
    6
  • Front
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Colt seat belts problems in other years

199019911992199319941996

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Colt seat belts

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

Seat belt 22

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported May 12, 1997 · 24,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The guide rail on the driver's side contains a covered cable and also an angled belt guide at the top end of the webbing. The combination of these factors can lead, over time, to the cable's movement exerting abrading force to the lower edges of the cable's chamber, sufficient to cause the cable to drop out of the chamber with the shoulder belt anchorage becoming stuck.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new replacement guide rail that incorporates a double lip dust seal and an anodic oxide coating.

Recall number 97V073002 · Recall details

Related investigations

Automatic shoulder belt failureOpened June 28, 1996, closed June 12, 1997

The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails

EA96014

Auto shoulder belt failureOpened January 19, 1996, closed June 28, 1996

The automatic shoulder belt allegedly malfunctions or fails

PE96007

What 1993 Dodge Colt owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Seat belts · 67,194 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge colt. The contact stated that the automatic seat belt cable was came loose and caused the seat belts to become inoperable. The contact mentioned that the failure was repaired three times prior to the most recent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for the repairs the dealer diagnosed the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,194 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 15, 2006 · Seat belts · 108,000 miles · CA

There was a recall on the seat belts for my 1993 dodge colt in 1997. I had them fixed according to the recall, but they failed again a couple of years ago. Same problem. There is an automatic seat belt slide for the shoulder harness on both front seats and it does not work. This is incredibly dangerous and unacceptable. I am afraid to use my car, afraid we'll die in a crash. Please get the manufacturer to recall this again or at least allow me another "fix" so that we can be safe. Tia.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles · CA

Consumer was complaining about a retractable seat belt problem. The cable cord came loose. The dealership told the consumer that the cable cord was not part of the recall and the consumer would have to pay for any seat belt repairs not mentioned in the recall. *ak *cb the consumer stated the seat belt was replaced back in 1997.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Seat belts · PA

This is follow-up to odi id#543609. Passive restraint on drivers side failed & repairs which the dealership stated that the drive motor belt failed due to the age of the vehicle and was not included in the recall. Calls to chrysler customer assistance have failed. The recall is for failed restraints which mine has done but the mfg says the motor is not covered even though the motor belt was "stripped" because the cables got stuck in the tracks. This car is old but only has 53k miles on it. The seat belts are required by federal & state laws & should be covered by the mfg for any failure other than collision or intentional damage. Please help me.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Seat belts · PA

Driver's seat belt failed again after recall was done several years ago. I called dealer & tehy said they would request the parts & repair again. When taken to the dealer they called me & said that the recall only covered the track hardware & that the belt motor was stripped. They refused to install the recall parts they had without replacing the motor at a cost of over $600. I turned this down & was charged $35 for their trouble???. I think it is about time that chrysler own up to this problem! There are thousands of these cars on the road with seat belts that don't work. I thought seats belts had to be repaired by the dealerships no matter how they failed? Somebody please do something befor myself, family or others are injured or killed because of the problem.

Filed Oct 3, 2001 · Seat belts · NY

Driver side seat belt was on recall and fixed, after it was replaced the seat belt track fell apart.

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Seat belts · NY

Seat belt is raveling, consumer had recall 97v073002 completed regarding the guide rail.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Body, Seat belts · NY

Recall 97 v 073 002/driver's side guide rail: driver's side passive restraint belt would intermittently stay in forward position, and not secure occupant. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer this vehicle not cover under recall due to VIN. *ak the dealer damaged the door in the process of replacing the seat belt. The seat belt still did not operate properly.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Seat belts · FL

Guide clip on right side of seat for belt is made in such a way that it cuts into belt itself, causing belt to shred severly. Very hazardous and will not restrain person in vehicle if ever an acccident should occur.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Seat belts · NY

Driver's side seat belt cable has come out of place which caused seat belt to become inoperable. Also, recall number 97v073002 dealt with same type of problem. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak dealer validated that the problem was a manufacturer's problem and agreed to replace defective belt system, however a representative decided that consumer needed to pay half of the costs.

Questions about the 1993 Dodge Colt seat belts

Does the 1993 Dodge Colt have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 95 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Dodge Colt, 89% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

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

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Colt seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V073002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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