1992 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems

60 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 60
of this car's complaints: 24%
crashes: 2
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Front: anchorage
37
Front: retractor
5
Front: buckle assembly
5
Rear/other
2
Rear/other: buckle assembly
1
Front: webbing
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts

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

Seat belt 9

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 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Seat belts · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge grand caravan. While driving 45 MPH, the driver's seat belt buckle dislodged which caused the release button to stick inside the cover. There is a safety recall for the seat belts: front: buckle assembly (the federal safety agency campaign id # 97v148000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The current mileage was 223,087 and the failure mileage was unavailable. The purchase date was unavailable.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 167,000 miles · TN

Bad paint its peeling flakeing the wood grain too faiding bad trans I just paid a dealership over 2 grand for a new one warranteed for only 3 years or 36,000 miles. Bad power windows cable broke=over $400.= me gettingscrewd bad lug nuts little metal caps over lugnuts come off and then tire tool dosent fit so you end up at the dealership getting them cut off. Keeps stalling headliner falling down headlights are totally yellow at night you cant see more than 50 feet on low beams so you have to have high beams on just to get low beam quality. Breaks new rotors, mastercillender, hardwear, drums, shoes, pads, fluid, mastercillender caps, weel cillenders,= over $500. To the dealer and me and my fam stranded on the roadside for 4 houres getting recalled parts fitted only takes an act of congress and about three days with out a car unless they give you there "loaner" loaner=car no one would but twelve years ago. James reynolds sharon tenn [email protected] owner of a 92 dodge grand caravan le

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Driver's side seatbelt retractor is stuck and will not come apart. Also, transmission failed without prior warning. This was the sixth transmission.*ak after transmission was replaced, the engine began to stall. Gas gauge failed. Dashboard light shortened out. Speedometer failed and had to be replaced 4 times. Transmission not shifting properly. Front end vibrates especially when turning. Brakes are grinding. Rear view mirror fell off. High mount brake light shortened out. Side window and door rattling. Rear wiper failed. Muffler needs to be replaced. Exhaust smell in van. Engine overheating. Air conditioner failed. Vehicle pulls. Consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Airbags, Seat belts · KY · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal crash traveling at an unknown speed. Driver'a air bag failed to deploy, and seat belt retractor failed to catch. Consumers head hit windshield, knocking out two teeth, and arms were injured. The vehicle has not been examined to determine cause of problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Seat belts · KY

Middle row on right outboard position lap and shoulder belt buckle fails to lock in place. Consumer had recall 97v149ooo work performed, and remedy has not corrected defect. *ak the consumer points out that the shoulder belt should lock in place during hard braking.

Filed Apr 20, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Driver side seat belt retractor locks up, seat belt becomes loose, does not retrack to its base.

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Seat belts, Visibility · AZ

After arrivng for schedule appointment for recall campaigns(742&836) dealer refused to service vehicle because they had many other services scheduled and were more important. They also refused to make any effort to order any parts for the recall.

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Seat belts · WI

Driver's shoulder belt does not retract/ will not lock, causing loss of protection. 8ak

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Seat belts · ID

Driver's side seat belt retractor is not releasing the belt.

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Seat belts · UT · crash · 6 injuries

While drivng about 45 MPH consumer's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. Air bags deployed but, driver's seat belt became detached from the harness bolt. Driver and passengers injured. *ak

Questions about the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts

Does the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, 24% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan have the most seat belts problems?

The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (60 complaints), 1993 (44 complaints) and 1991 (25 complaints).