Dodge Dakota seat belt problems

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 116,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Passenger airbag was turned on but didn't deploy, did not have seatbelt on because it broke but all others in the accident had theirs on. Driver was driving normal and a truck coming opposite way hit a truck three truck length ahead spun out of control and hit our vehicle head on.*dt consumer has stated she has head trauma.*jb*jb *dt*dt*jb *dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*dt*dt*dt*jb*as*dt

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Seat belts · 168,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

While driving my friends 01 dakota, at about 10-15 MPH after making a right hand turn I hydroplaned and I was t-boned on passenger side. I had my seatbelt on. When the truck came to a stop after spinning around and facing the opposite direction. On impact my seatbelt failed to restrain me and I was thrown into the back seat where my head hit the rear window and I sub stained a very large gash to my head.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Seat belts · 130,000 miles · FL

Drivers side seat belt retractor non functional fails to retract

Filed Jun 12, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 102,086 miles · NC

Takata recall. On 2/4/2016 I took my truck to courtesy chrysler/dodge/ram located at 9207 adamo drive east in tampa,fl. The airbag inflator was replaced. As soon as I drove off of the dealer's lot I noticed that the seatbelt warning light and alarm would not turn off. I immediately returned to the dealership. The parts and service manager said the dealership was not responsible, although I explained that the problem did not exist before my visit to the dealership. The dealership said that they would have to order a new seat belt buckle at a cost of $125.00 + labor. I refused to order and pay for a part to fix a repair that did not exist prior to my visit. I was making an 11 hour drive the next day to start a new job and I needed to have the problem resolved. The parts and service manager was very unprofessional. I left the dealership. The seatbelt warning light and alarm still continue to go off and on although I always wear my seatbelt. Note that I called the fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) recall assistance center on 2/4/2016 after I returned from the dealer. I described the seatbelt problem but fca was just as uncaring as the dealer.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Seat belts · 7,400 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position and the driver side seat belt was latched, the driver side seat belt warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring under the seat was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,400.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Seat belts · 113,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the seat belt buckle was fractured. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 49,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while turning left at approximately 65 MPH, another vehicle crashed into him at approximately 45 MPH. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact suffered injuries to his knees and chest as a result. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop here it was being repaired for the body damages. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 49,000. Updated 09/30/11*lj the consumer stated after being struck by vehicle # 2. Vehicle #3 was lifted up and turned sideways and rolled into vehicle# 3. The collision forced the consumer down and forward in the seat causing both of his legs to come up and off the floor, striking the dashboard. The movement is what made the consumer believe the seat belt did not lock into place. The consumer was told by others, that the seat belt did lock, but it was the belt that caused the pain across his chest and left clavicle. Update 11/04/11

Filed May 21, 2007 · Seat belts · 52,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota. The drivers side seat belt buckle assembly has failed. The dealer/manufacturer will not replace the assembly free of charge. The current mileage is 93,000 and failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Seat belts · 30,000 miles · NE

Tl*-the contact stated that his 1996 dodge dakota has had 2 replacement of the driver side seat belt latch. The contact stated that the latch is made of plastic and the springs continue to fall from it. He stated that he has to replace this again and felt that this was a defective product used on this vehicle. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Airbags · 6,500 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the driver side air bag did not deploy in a frontal impact crash. The approximate speed at time of impact was 45 MPH. There was pre-impact braking. The occupant was wearing a seat belt. The driver sustained three broken ribs on the left side of the sternum and a fractured left scapula. The vehicle was totaled and a police report was taken. Updated 01/31/07.