2017 Ram 1500 seat belts problems

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Seat belts · VA

Beginning around the first of October 2026, the driver's front seat belt will randomly come unbuckled while driving. When I fasten the seat belt, the connection is secure. I can pull on it, jerk it, yank it and it will not release. As I am driving down the road the seatbelt will spontaneously release. Sometimes it will happen only once during a trip; other times it will happen multiple times. After the first incident, it now happens every time I drive the truck. I have checked to see if anything wound up inside the mechanism and I cannot find any thing that would prevent the seatbelt from staying secured.

Filed Dec 9, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

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Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Seat belts · NY

Driver seatbelt not working properly not locking like the way it should, I’m afraid to have an accident and not being protected.. really concerned about it. Thanks!

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · NV · crash · 1 injury

I ran off the road down an embankment causing a frontend collision, and the airbags did not go off. The passenger seatbelt did not restrain the front passenger causing injuries

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Airbags, Seat belts · 71,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle T-Boned crashed into the side of a delivery truck. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage but no air bags were deployed and the front driver-side seat belt failed to secure the driver causing the driver to make contact with the steering wheel. The driver sustained a fractured sternum, head, neck, and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to the local hospital for medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The local dealer was notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Airbags, Seat belts · 60,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Was invloved in an front end accident on the freeway going 40+MPH and the seatbelt failed with no airbag deployed. I ended up hitting the dash and hit my head on the windshield.

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 45,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

My second front impact with my truck. First one was 10k damage impact was 50 MPH, then a few months later my airbag light came on. Ram says clock spring needs replaced, I pay them to replace it. 2 weeks later another frontal impact at 45mph, airbags didn't deploy nor the seat belts lock up. My 12 yo daughter hits the dash and now has a concussion. I end up with a disc issue and pinched nerves in my neck. Funny how I pay it get a system fixed and now nothing works. Called dealer talked to melody, she said service manager would call back, never has. I'm considering filing a law suit against ram and parts supplier.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Body, Seat belts · 10,200 miles · TX

U53 occupant restraint control module & u74 2015 - 2017 tailgate latch. For the u74, I have been attempting for over a year now to get fixed, and the local dealers do not assist stating parts not available. The larger concern is the new u53 seat belt safety issue. I have tried through multiple local dealers in san antonio tx, and chrysler corp to get assistance, and I am being met with no help. I am highly concerned at the safety issues and the mfr is not helping. One dealer even stated my VIN didn't have the recall when I have a vehicle report email, sent monthly from mfr, that reflects the recall.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 17,500 miles · NY · crash

Involved in a major front end collision. Airbags seat belts did not deploy. As per certified auto repair shop, air bag sensors not operational.

Filed Feb 2, 2019 · Acceleration, Body · UT

Tried to get recalls repaired told no loaner dont drive truck...no way to go to work