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1998 Dodge Stratus: seat belt won't latch or retract

5 of the 272 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Stratus describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2006
    1
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    3
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    5
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    3

What owners say

Filed Mar 25, 2005 · Seat belts · CO

Driver's seat belt buckle is inoperative. The buckle does not lock. Driver contacted the dealer, and was informed that the buckle needed to be replaced. *ak....a penny was found stuck in the receiver. Once removed the seat belt performed perfectly.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Seat belts · MA

Rear seatbelt will not buckle,causing it to be useless in event of a vehicle crash. Cause unknown.dealer notified.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Seat belts · VA

Driverside seatbelt wont fully retract automatically. The clip has been slammed in the door several times now.

Filed Dec 2, 1999 · Seat belts · NE

Rear passenger seat belt fails to work properly. Css was locked in seat belt & it became unlatched. Locking mechanism was broken. Also, driver's seat belt would lock completely when a little pressure was applied to brakes. Would have to jerk to release belt. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic ordering parts.

Filed Aug 18, 1998 · Seat belts · MI

Left rear seat belt does not retract properly. Requires owner to play with the belt to have it retract.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1998 Dodge Stratus seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Stratus?

5 of 272 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Stratus (2%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Stratus?

There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Fire or smoke 16Ball joint 15No deployment 11Brake failure 8Grinding brakes 7Oil consumption 7Stalling 5

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