1996 Dodge Avenger Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Dodge Avenger, 6% of the 157 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When car is turned off and key is out of ignition, automatic transmission can move into any other gear . 2. Passenger's side seatbelt can unlatch by itself, causing safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #846134, filed 1999-08“The passenger's side seat belt does not give the passenger free movement. Any time it is in use it locks up continuously. Manufacturer stated that seat belt was designed to be used with a child safety seat.”
NHTSA complaint #808307, filed 1997-03Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 39 | 19% |
| 2013 | 52 | 9% |
| 2012 | 43 | 8% |
| 2011 | 20 | 10% |
| 2010 | 15 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Avenger
59 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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