1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems

22 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Integrated child seat
9
Front: buckle assembly
6
Front: anchorage
3
Front: webbing
1
Front: retractor
1
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts

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

Seat belt 6

Related recalls

Seat belts: integrated child seatReported July 18, 1996 · 200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.

Recall number 96V136000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Integrated child seat belt lockupOpened September 18, 1996, closed February 4, 1997

Odi continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching tongue in thewell located between the child's legs.odi has 19 complaints of retract lockup.seven of these complaints report cutting the straps to remove the child.two of the seven consumers allege the child was choking.chrysler reports 60 owner/field reports which indicated 19 harnesses were cut to remove the children.additional information is needed to fully assess the safety consequence of the alleged defect and to evaluate the chrysler corporation's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign.

SQ96016

Safety blt latch operationOpened January 25, 1996, closed June 28, 1996

There is no summary currently available

PE96008

What 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Seat belts · CA

The vehicle was equipped with an integrated child seat,in which the straps were loose, and did not retract when the vehicle stopped abruptly. *jb scc

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Seat belts · UT

The consumer feels that all of the vehicles seat belt latches are unsafe and improperly assembled by the manufacturer. The consumer feels that the seatbelt unlatches to easily. The dealer has been notified. *ts

Filed Nov 27, 2002 · Seat belts · WA

While driving thru my neighborhood I had to slam on my brakes to avoid a car backing out of its driveway without them looking. My 2 year old along with her car seat came forward and she hit her head on the back of the drivers seat. I had just checked that her car seat was tight earlier. I believe this was a defect from the gen 3 seat belt. I feel either her own car seat or that of her brother next to her rubbed on the release button. Who knows how long I may have driven without her carseat being belted in if this incident hadn't happened. Something much worse could have happened on the highway. Dt

Filed May 3, 2002 · Seat belts · MO · 4 injuries

Consumer was involved in a collision, in which the rear seat belts became dislodged, not securing the insured's children in their car seats, there were 4 injuries.(claim#25-5524-222)

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Seat belts · NJ

Red release buttons on vehicle is situated higher than the buckle. When passengers' elbows hit buckle it releases. Dealer says it's normal.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Seat belts · OH · crash · 1 injury

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Seat belts · KS · crash

Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 3o-35mph and driver's seat belt came unbuckled during impact. Seat belt retracted and was caught around passenger's neck. Chrysler has vehicle currently.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Seat belts · VA

Rear seat shoulder belts have broken away from its housing mount. This occurred after the shoulder straps were used with car seats. Delaer has been contacted.

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Seat belts · NJ

The built-in child seat gets stuck with the child in the seat and when the seats are close and then a child cant get in them. Chrysler did a recall and installed a safty clip to address getting the child out. But the problem continues that you cant use the seat when the get stuck in the closed position so you cant put a child in the seat. Also note chrysler has change the mechinism on newer vans. They gave a an escape route not a fix to the problem of the belts getting stuck due to food falling in the lock area. Remeber we are talking about a child seat. I would also like to report I have brought the car in to the dealership three times to unlock the seat belts when the get stuck perminantly closed. This time I was told I would have to call chrysler customer service which I call over 25 time at the dealership, and from my home and work only to receive a busy signal every time. I ask the dealership to call since they gave me the number and they declined. Please let me know how many other complaints have been issued on this child seat system.

Filed Sep 10, 1998 · Seat belts · FL

Seat belt buckle failed causing infant seat to fall to floor with child.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts

Does the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V136000. 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).