1998 Dodge Avenger Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Dodge Avenger, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“After hitting an open manhole, seat belt on driver's side came open, causing driver to hit the dashboard. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle is being repaired. Please provide any further information. Vehicle registered to amy thomas. Report given by fiance.”
NHTSA complaint #861189, filed 2000-05“Frontal lap and shoulder belts fail to retract back into original position after being pulled out. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this defect. Consumer also states that seat blet does not pull out smoothly everytime and it also locks up.”
NHTSA complaint #889382, filed 2001-05Seat 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 1998 Dodge Avenger
17 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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