Air bags did not deploy after a really bad impact. Also, seat belt buckles did not lock properly.dealer was notified.
Dodge Spirit seat belt problems
11 of the 424 owner complaints about the Dodge Spirit describe seat belt won't latch or retract, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19951
- 19945
- 19932
- 19912
- 19901
Often reported together
What owners say
Seat belt buckles are too long.
Left front seat belt assembly failed which was replaced on may 4, 1999.
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.
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.
Passenger's side seat belt buckle does not disengage. Please describe details.
Passenger side seat belt failed twice.
Passenger's side automatic seat belt failure, passenger unable to latch seatbelt.
The driver and passenger side seat belt buckle will not unlock when locked . Tt
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
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Front outboard safety belt may become difficult to latch and or unlatch due to a webbing stiffener entering the buckle housing and dislodging the buckle latch guide.
- Risk
- Latch may open during accident or sudden stop, exposingseat occupant to increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Replace buckle latch engagement.
Recall number 91V122000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Spirit seat belt
Which Dodge Spirit years have seat belt won't latch or retract problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (5 complaints), 1991 (2 complaints) and 1993 (2 complaints).
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