Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The seat belt does not retract properly, and when it does, it will not secure the occupant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician stated the gears in the retractor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Dodge Ram seat belt problems
31 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe seat belt won't latch or retract, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 31
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram which was purchased brand new in 1999. While the driver attempted to secure the seat belt into the buckle and it failed to lock in place. The dealer stated that the solenoid failed and needed to be replaced at a costs of $600. Although there was a recall for the failure for his make and model vehicle, his VIN was not included in the recall. The federal safety agency campaign id number 01v119000, seat belt retractor is directly related to the failure. No repairs had been made. The current and failure mileages were under 70,000. Updated 10/27/09 *cn the seat belt on the drivers side was fully retracted and would not release. The consumer was quoted a price of $634.00 updated 10/28/09
The consumer lost control of vehicle while driving on an icy road between 30 - 35 MPH. When this occurred, the vehicle hit a pole head on. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed, and the passenger side seat belt unbuckled. The passenger sustained serious head injuries when his head had come in contact with the windshield. *ak odi followed up with consumer and learned that the passenger side seat belt buckle did not release as earlier stated in the crash. The complaint was on the performace of the retractor. The passenger side seat belt retractor may not have locked up during the impact. The vehcile was totaled and taken away. The consumer could not inspect the retractor for odi during the follow up call. Cw
Consume estates of having problems with the seat belt retractor on the driver and passanger side.dealer has not been contacted. Mr
At 25mph vehicle crashed, upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak the sudden impact caused consumer to hit the steering wheel causing contusions to sternum and breast. The seatbelt did not lock. Consumer was to the left side of the steering wheel in between the door and steering wheel.
Inertia reel of left rear seat belt in vehicle defective upon first use; remaining seat belt retractor movement appears "sluggish"; dealer ordered part ; owner still awaiting repair.
When pulling driver's side seat belt from retractor seat belt will not extend to lock. Please provide further information.
Consumer was involved in an accident, hitting a ditch when driving at 30-32 MPH. Driver side seat belt failed to restrain driver, seat belt failed to lock up which forced driver over steering wheel. Driver sustained injuries to neck and back. *ak consumer has not been to work for over one year due to injuries sustained in accident.
Steering gear box defective/unsafe..seat belt retractor defective unsafe...evaporative canister defective per federal emmissions laws.
When truck was hit by a bronco, bronco travelng about 50 MPH, on the passenger's front side, there was no deployment of the air bag. Also, the driver's or passenger's side seat belt did not lock causing injuries to driver and passenger.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V119000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front seat belt buckles were not properly riveted to the support strap.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt assembly would have reduced strength, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front outer seat belt buckles with buckles that have been properly riveted.
Recall number 98V105000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The cinch bar component within the passenger side safety belt buckle assembly shatters causing the belt to release.
- Risk
- The passenger would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cinch bar with a newly designed part.
Recall number 95V005000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Ram seat belt
Which Dodge Ram years have seat belt won't latch or retract problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (6 complaints), 1994 (5 complaints) and 1999 (5 complaints).
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