1996 Dodge Neon: seat belt won't latch or retract

5 of the 611 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

2004
2
2003
3
2001
2
2000
7
1999
1
1998
4
1997
3
1996
5
1995
6

What owners say

Filed Oct 11, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IL · crash

Every 18000 miles the head gasket has failed on the vehicle...brakes failed one time had master cylinder replaced...accident, brakes being investigated to see if accident could have been avoided...airbags did not deploy in frontal collision at speed of 15 MPH...seat belt failed in frontal collision at 15 MPH

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 Aug 24, 1998 · UN

Since purchase in 1996 owner has had continuous problems with vehicle. 4 new tires in nov 1997, because of front end problems - all 4 tires were badly worn. 2 front end alignments, and several wheel balances. Front brake replacement because of squealing since purchase date. Oil leak. Problems shifting to reverse. Rear seatbelt is locked. Plus additional problem.

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 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