1996 Dodge Neon seat belts problems

10 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 5
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: anchorage
4
Front: buckle assembly
2
Front: webbing
1
Front: retractor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Neon seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Neon seat belts

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

Seat belt 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Safety belt cinching latch plateOpened November 6, 2002, closed April 23, 2003

There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.

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What 1996 Dodge Neon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Seat belts · NJ · crash · 1 injury

In front collision at 35 MPH shoulder belt did not restrain driver. Driver suffered a sprained shoulder and knee injury. Vehicle was totalled.*ak

Filed May 2, 2000 · Seat belts, Visibility · MD

Both driver's side and passenger side seat belts have come unbolted and fallen to the "floor" twice on each side. The window on the passanger side has scratches in the actual glass. This is caused by something inside the door. I have noticed several other neons with the same problem.

Filed Sep 1, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX · crash

Consumer was involved in 40 MPH collision, rear ending another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the seat belts did not lock up. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 4, 1998 · Seat belts, Steering · NY

Consumer was involved in a rea rend collision, seat belt failed to wotk properly and driver's head hit steering wheel, and is currently suffering from2 herniated discs. 3 year daughter wa sina car seat in the rear. Car seat moved out of place because seat belt failed to work properly. Also, when making any left or right turns steering column sounds a sif it is going to pop out.

Filed Jul 2, 1998 · Lights, Seat belts · VA

The defective turn signal system malfunctioned, causing the driver, while turning the left signal, to hold down the switch in order for the left turn signal to work. When operating the right turn signal it won't go back to its position, but consumer has to manually return the right turn signal to proper position. Also the driver's side seatbelt adjuster stays in one position, causing the adjuster not to work in the other two positions. Will be taking to the dealer.

Filed Jul 17, 1997 · Airbags, Seat belts · NJ · crash · 1 injury

During frontal impact at 20 to 25mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy, and the driver's side seat belt detached from the belt buckle.

Filed Jul 7, 1997 · Seat belts · FL

The seat belt on the driver's side tightens for no apparent reason during normal driving. The dealer is not able to find a problem with vehicle.

Filed Apr 16, 1997 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL · crash

Drivng vehicle at 40mph, impact 12:00 position, driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, also lap/shoulder belt did not retract.

Filed Feb 18, 1997 · Seat belts · FL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was hit from the rear and driver's seat belt collapsed, causing him to fall back and received a compressed disc in lower spine.

Filed Nov 12, 1996 · Seat belts · AZ

Consumer was involved in an accident in which the driver's side automatic seat belt did not lock up, causing the consumer to hit his chest on the steering wheel. Ta

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Neon seat belts

Does the 1996 Dodge Neon have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Dodge Neon, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Neon seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Neon seat belts?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Neon have the most seat belts problems?

The Dodge Neon model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2000 (19 complaints), 1995 (18 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).