1993 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems

44 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 44
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 1
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Front: anchorage
17
Front: retractor
14
Front: buckle assembly
4
Rear/other
1
Front: webbing
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts

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

Seat belt 10

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 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 20, 2007 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the front automatic seat belt retractor would not pull out. The seat belt restraints were very loose. The dealer replaced the seat belt assembly, but the failure recurred two weeks later. The dealer stated that the cause of failure may be the switch that is used to determine if the door is ajar. However, the dealer does not know how to correct the failure. The current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 142,660 miles · LA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH in reverse, the brake pedal became exceedingly difficult to depress, and excessive force was required to stop the vehicle. A service dealer as well as a private repair shop had inspected the vehicle on several occasions. The problem was determined to be due to the ABS failing. The service dealer determined that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 96v099000 which pertained to the antilock service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 9/20/2006 - the seat belts, air bag and windshield wipers malfunctioned.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Seat belts · 137,000 miles · GA

Front drivers side seat belt retractor is frozen and seat belt cannot be worn. Made repeated attempts at getting the belt to loosen up and all attempts failed. Dealer tells me the repair will cost $328 to replace the assembly. I am currently driving the vehicle illegally and I'm laughably surprised that the federal safety agency, given that there are 13 complaints for this same component issue already for this model year alone, has not issued a safety recall. Are seat belts no longer a safety component or concern for the agency that first mandated their use? Chrysler will not cover this repair.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Seat belts · WI

Driver's lap belt will not latch into buckle. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Seat belts · MI

Driver's seat belt retractor failed locking seatbelt. Attempted to receive replacement at dealer. Told no part available. Told junk yard is only solution for a replacement belt and retractor. Vehicle is less than 10 years old.

Filed Apr 8, 2001 · Seat belts · OH · 3 injuries

The vehicle was involved in an accident, during impact the anchor which attaches the seatbelt to the floor became unattached, this resulted in failure to hold childs car seat in place causing her to strike the front row passenger seat, the child sustained a bloody lip and bruised cheek. Nlm

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Seat belts · CA

Passenger's seat belt gets stuck, works rarely, dealer told consumer to lubricate it. This started in 1994 while still under warranty, not repaired.

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Seat belts · WA

Driver's side seatbelt has become stuck and cannot be pulled out to be used.

Filed Apr 15, 2000 · Seat belts · MI

Driver side seat belt will jam up and not allow movement. Many times it takes 5 min to fight the seatbelt just to get it to pull out so that it may be put on. Once I get it on, there is no guarantee that I will be able to move as much as to roll down the window to pay tolls ect. It tightens up as I drive and there have many times while driving I have had to take it off because it becomes to tight. Then I eather have to fight while driving or pull over and fight with it to get it back out so that I may comply with the law. I need to get it in soon for repair.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Seat belts · MI

Drivers side seat belt fails to retract or release (totally inoperable). Nlm

Questions about the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts

Does the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).