Me and a friend were in a car accident .when we lost control of my 1998 dodge dakota and hit the side of a building at 40-45 MPH when we hit the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not lock up like they were supposed to in result we bounced or faces and heads off of the steering wheel and dash board and now having head neck and back problems.
1998 Dodge Dakota seat belts problems
20 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: anchorage8
- Front: buckle assembly4
- Front: retractor2
- Front: webbing1
At what mileage
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Dodge Dakota seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Dakota seat belts
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Seat belt malfunctions
I bought my 1998 dodge dakota with the confidence of knowing that I had selected a safe, comfortable, reliable car. However, that perception was gone this morning when I found the website called www.unsafebelts.com . *ak I am appalled (yet not surprised, quite honestly) to learn that chrysler is knowingly allowing many people to drive their cars with seatbelts that are not adequate or reliable. I am more shocked that the federal safety agency and other groups like it are not lobbying for safer belts. As the other owner of my car drives the vehicle at least 20 hours per week, I am shocked and saddened by this inaction. I would like to call for a recall of these belts. I will be contacting the dealership where I purchased my car today and requesting replacements for my seat belts. I will also be asking chrysler to cover the cost of this replacement.
I have had numerous problems with my 1998 dodge dakota. I purchased it brand new. 2 months after 8/98 purchase date, the transmission went out. The brakes have had to be replaced several times, the map sensor went out while driving down the highway causing the vehicle to shut down. I recently had to replace the lower ball joints. The seat belts come off entirely too easy. All of this and the vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it. I sent arbitration papers to chrysler twice with no response.
Consumer having problems with seat belt equipment not staying latched. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer's shoulder belt on driver side wasn't retracting once it has been pulled to secure occupant. Dealer has been contacted, and there was only a 36,000 mile warranty for seat belts. No recall has been initiated.
The seat belt on the passenger's side does not lock. The belt would not restraint the occupant in the event of a crash. The seat belt was replaced, but belt seems to be doing the same thing. Please provide any further information.
The driver seatbelt would not retract which could result in injury if an accident occured. Dealer replaced driver seatbelt on two occasions.
Passenger seatbelt will not lock passenger in place in the event of accident. Dealership has acknowledged the problem, replaced the belt one time. Problem still exists. Currently waiting for a second replacement. Rear brakes only wore out and required replacement. 5,000 miles prior they had been checked by the dealership and reported to be "line new". Front brakes are still fine at 48,000 miles.
Seat hinge tore flesh off my cousins left index finger to the bone. He needed to get 7 stitches
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Dakota seat belts
Does the 1998 Dodge Dakota have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Dakota seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Dakota seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have the most seat belts problems?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1995 (25 complaints), 1998 (20 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
Other 1998 Dodge Dakota problems
Suspension 217Brakes 80Transmission 74Engine 64Steering 47Airbags 32Visibility 20Body 19Electrical 19Tires 18Fuel system 12Lights 11Acceleration 9Wheels 3Locks 2Seats 2Driver assistance 1
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