1998 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 180,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 dodge grand caravan. While the contact's wife was driving 45 MPH, another vehicle traveling approximately 70 MPH struck the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The front passenger seat (the contact's seat) separated from the seat track. The contact struck the side door and was thrown into the rear of the vehicle. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact and he was then struck by the seat. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. Three occupants in the other vehicle were also injured, as the front passenger's feet went through the windshield and two of the occupants suffered whiplash. Medical attention was required for all the injured occupants. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the contact's insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. See also 11004763. *dsy ..updated 08/04/17 *bf updated 10/11/2017*js *js

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Seat belts · 122,000 miles · VA · crash

While stopping at a light the consumer's vehicle was rear ended in a five car collision. Upon impact, the rear seat belt disconnected, causing the child safety seat to fly forward, hitting the back of the driver's seat. No injuries reported. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Seat belts · MA

Seat belt complaint.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The vehicles air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt restrain the driver when the vehicle was impacted in the rear. *nlm

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Seat belts · PA

Consumer saw a news program stating that 1993-2002 grand caravans have defective seat belts. Consumer is concerned for her family's safety and feels a recall should be in order.

Filed Dec 19, 2002 · Seat belts · 80,000 miles · MI

The female end of the seat belt buckle in the integrated child safety crumbled into several pieces. We are worried that the other seat may have the same defect. Chrysler says that the warranty has expired and won't do anything about it. I would think they would be more concerned, especially sine the problem involves a child seat. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***770772

Filed Dec 17, 2002 · Seat belts · FL

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the driver side seat belt would not remain latched. The dealer was notified of the problem. Ts scc

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Seat belts · NY

Consumer states that the harness straps receptacle is inoperative, unable to fasten buckle. Nlm

Filed May 3, 2002 · Seat belts · PA

Rear seat belts are releasing involuntarily. Vehicle was purchased used. Dealer was notified, and knew nothing of the problem. Dealer will replace seat belt with same exact style instead of using another kind that does not appear to have the same problem at owners expense.*ak

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Seat belts · ID

I was sitting next to my child in his car seat and was putting on my seatbelt when I bumped the release lever to his seatbelt and it popped open. I didn't think much of it until I heard about the problems other dodge/chrysler vehicle owners had been having with their gen-3 seatbelts. I thought that if it was this easy to release the belt, then there had to be a safety issue. Nlm