1996 Honda Accord: seat belt won't latch or retract

8 of the 472 complaints about the 1996 Honda Accord describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

2025
2
2022
2
2021
2
2019
4
2018
8
2017
7
2016
2
2015
1
2014
2
2013
2
2012
4
2011
1
2010
2
2009
4
2008
5
2007
8
2006
3
2005
14
2004
16
2003
18
2002
15
2001
17
2000
28
1999
8
1998
8
1997
16
1996
8
1995
6
1994
3
1993
7
1992
9
1991
27
1990
9

What owners say

Filed Dec 17, 2003 · Seat belts · 81,000 miles · VA

Driver's seat belt did not latch properly into the buckle. The dealer could not find the cause of the problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Seat belts · 109,000 miles · VA

The rear seat belt became tangled and locked around a child's neck. The more the consumer pulled to release the belt the more it tightened. The belt had to be cut for it to unlock. The child sustained bruises from his chin to his shoulders. *ak *ts

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Seat belts · GA

Driver's seat belt will not retract.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Seat belts · IL

When seat belt is being used buckle releases from locking mechanism.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Seat belts · AZ

The seat belt retainer latch (that receives the tip of the seat belt) does not retain the seat belt. The seat belt looks as though it is properly installed but it can be pulled loose with moderate effort. It is quite possible for someone to think that the seat belt is working ok when its not. It may be that this condition is common enough for you to be keeping a file on it. If you want more information I will send it to you. I am a retired engineer with automotice experience so you can get accurate information from me if you want it. The dealer has offered to replace the seat belt latch at no cost. Honda has a lifetime guarantee. I can suppose that many failures of this type could occur in accidents but be attributed to impropper seat belt use. This could hide a condition that could have killed many people. You might want to check the national accident files. I can delay having the belt fixed for a few days if you want to confirm that it is indeed defective.

Filed Jan 6, 1999 · Seat belts · VA

Front seat belt buckles will intermmitenly fail to engage. Seemingly when it's cold, the buckle will "click" as if it is locked, but after a short pull for verification, it comes undone. Requires 5-10 additional attempts before it will lock. Driver's buckle started failing in oct-98; front passenger's started dec-98.

Filed Sep 9, 1996 · Airbags, Seat belts · AR · crash · 1 injury

Seat belt failed to retract during an accident, also no deployment of driver's air bag upon impact, resulting in an injury.

Filed Jul 9, 1996 · Seat belts · MT

Passengers seat belt locks up, preventing passenger from moving due to belt being too tight.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Honda Accord seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1996 Honda Accord?

8 of 472 owner complaints about the 1996 Honda Accord (2%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2000.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Honda Accord?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Honda Accord

Airbag light 55 ABS 46 No deployment 16 Door locks 15 Sudden acceleration 12 Tire blowout 12 Brake failure 11 Engine failure 11 Check engine light 10 Stalling 8 Transmission failure 6 Fire or smoke 5

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