Passenger's side automatic passive restraint has worn out, it does not retract. Dealer has been contacted.
1994 Dodge Spirit seat belts problems
14 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: retractor4
- Rear/other1
- Front: webbing1
- Front: buckle assembly1
- Front: anchorage1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Spirit seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Spirit seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The safety belt anchors (buckle lock bars) do not meet the static load requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in event of an accident, the seat belt assembly may fail, exposing the restrained occupants to a greater risk of injury.
- Remedy
- The traveling safety belt lock bar assemblies will be replaced on these vehicles.
Recall number 94V023000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
What 1994 Dodge Spirit owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Shoulder belt tightens around passenger when key is turned off or door opened.
Rear seat belt buckles will not release. Dealer/manufacturer contacted and new buckle was replaced at owner's expense. Problem reoccurred and still exists. Provide further information.
While driving the braking system malfunctioned, the pedal went to the floor and caused an accident. Also, the passenger's seatbelt did not retract and did not hold the occupant, causing the occupant to hit the windshield. Cause unknown. *ak.et.
Motorized passenger side seatbelt tightens around the passengers chest when opening the door making it difficult to breathe or move. Driver is forced to release the belt manually.
The passenger side seat belt retracts very tightly around the passenger in the front seat. Passenger reach up to release pressure of the belt and the belt took half of the passenger's finger tip off. There was a recall listed 94v‑023 for seat belt, but there have been many complaints on the seat belt consumer states. The passenger's side seat belt has always retracted tightly since original purchase dated.
The motorized shoulder belt on the passenger's side separated from the panel upon crash on the driver's side of the car
When a passenger opens the front side door the motorized sea tbelt willeither lock the passenger tighter or it actually chokes the passenger. Driver must reach over and unbuckle the shoulder belt. Also, at times when opening the door the motorized shoulder belt goes back and forth approximately 4 inches of travel.
Passenger's side automatic seat belt failure, passenger unable to latch seatbelt.
Passenger's seat belt retracts by itself/ tightens around person's neck.
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Spirit seat belts
Does the 1994 Dodge Spirit have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Dodge Spirit, 16% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Spirit seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Spirit seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V023000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 1994 Dodge Spirit problems
Transmission 14Engine 10Airbags 9Suspension 9Brakes 8Electrical 8Body 6Fuel system 6Steering 6Acceleration 5Visibility 5Seats 4Locks 1Tires 1
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