2002 Dodge Grand Caravan seat belts problems

Filed Apr 10, 2026 · Electrical, Seat belts · MI

I just bought a 2002 Dodge Grand caravan. I have noticed the seat belts do not lock when I installed the car seat and pulled the seat belt to lock the car seat in place it will not work which makes the car seat tip and fall every direction. I tried every seat in van to see if the lock and they do not unless the car is started if you pull it down fast it locks but not when it's off and will not stay locked. Speedometer and gas gage quit working.

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 124,000 miles · NC · crash

On 12/25/2010 my family and I was driving in our 2002 dodge grand caravan sport, VIN # [xxx]. We slide on ice and snow going down a hill and at about 35-40 MPH we smashed into a tree head on. Both airbags failed to deploy and both front seat belts did not lock. Lucky no big injuries. The whole front end, metal bar, radiator, hood and frame were all damaged. If the tree would have been any larger, we would have had serious injuries. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 21, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 88,000 miles · CO · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan es. On may 13, 2007, the contact's vehicle was rear ended, forcing her to crash into another vehicle at 45 MPH. The front passenger side was shoved into the other vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. Both the passenger side seat belt and air bag failed. The engine size and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 88,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 42,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Accident, grand caravan was totaled. Van flipped, extensive front end, frame, side, roof, etc, damage. Neither of the front air bags deployed, nor did the side air bags. Preliminary assessments, including qualified individuals, indicate that the air bags should have deployed given the extent of the damage. Additionally, the drivers seat belt became disengaged during the accident (at the connection between belt tang and anchorage buckle).

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Seat belts · 21,000 miles · PA

We've experienced problems with the middle row integrated child safety seats. Several times, the tensioner on the seat would not work, and I had to pop the end of the seat back cover off to access the mechanism to free what the belt was caught on. I didn't completely remove the cover so I could see exactly what was happening. Also, sometimes the buckle will not secure the belt plate. It will secure after several attempts, and we've recently noticed that it works better if we latch a particular side first, then the other side (5 point harness). I don't know if the mechanism sticks or if food or something got forced inside. These have both been recurring problems since we purchased the vehicle.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Seat belts · 37,500 miles · MI

The middle row seat belt and all the third row seat belts would come undone while driving or not driving. The release button stick too high up, any pressure causes the button to release the claps. The dealer was notified.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. She took vehicle to repair shop about 20 times because it was making noises and squeaking while driving. Mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak the dealer replaced many components related to the front end noise. The air bag light was illuminated. The technician determined that there was an open circuit. The technician replaced the passenger side air bag. The driver's seat belt had internal damage which made it difficult to buckle and unbuckle the seat belt. The consumer stated that there was a noise coming from the left front wheel. The technician determined that the front pads were worn and the rotor were grooved. The technician replaced the front pads and resurfaced the rotors. The inner tie rod was loose and caused the steering to make noise. The technician replaced the gear assembly.

Filed Jan 10, 2004 · Seat belts · 27,000 miles · CA

I am concerned as to the safety of the gen3 seatbelts in my dodge grand caravan. I believe they should be replaced as unsafe but am forced to pay my dealer to do it.

Filed Sep 11, 2003 · Airbags, Locks · NC

Problems with seat tensioner and automatics doors malfunctioning.*mr air bag light remains on, as a result consumer has had the seatbelt tensioner and airbag module replaced. Automatic doors have also malfunctioned and has been reprogramed.

Filed Aug 23, 2003 · Airbags, Locks · NC

I purchased a new 2002 dodge grand caravan on 4/17/02. Since then, this vehicle has been in the shop for multiple problems with the airbag light/seatbelt tensioners and malfunctioning automatic doors. This time the van was in the dealership for the airbag light again. Per the dealership the airbag module was replaced again and tensioner overlay harness completed as per star. The rear automatic door wouldn't open again, had already been reprogrammed and this time the liftgate latch was replaced. This vehicle is a safety hazard!!!!