2011 Dodge Caliber Seat belts Problems

“I purchased this car january 26, 2016. 2 weeks after purchase I contacted the dealer because a weird noise came out of the bottom of the car, like a clink. I was told nothing is wrong, that the car was thoroughly inspected prior to sell and according to them, everything was fine. I suffered a minor crash 3 weeks later on the drivers' side front near the tire with my family and seatbelts did not work, nor airbags were deployed. Because the accident happened in tijuana mexico I could not report it to the insurance. …”

“Dodge recall # s61/NHTSA 16v-668 my air bag started comoing on and off each time with a audio warning, got a mailer urgent safety recall free repair. Scheduled an appointment ith glendale Dodge glendale ca. Service person said he had to do a diagnostic to verify recall eligibility, repir was made. Then I was presented with a $ 150.00 charge for the diagnostic (what was free?) and told that the recall was completed but the air bag light and warning would continue, that wou;d cost me another $ 712.00! The airbag light still comes on and the warning is sounded. …”

“Received notice of loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment in a crash. Repairs made to the suspension, tyi-rod totaling over $1000.00 in repairs and loss of a car so could not make it to work. This car iis not safe and I am not comfortable driving it with these known recalls. I believe I should be given a safe, comparable replacement. Why am I asked to place my life at risk as well as any one that would accompany me in my car? I am requesting a full refund or a new car. While making a turn on a circle, I car completely spun around. …”

“I was made aware of safety recall s61/ NHTSA 16v-668 via mail on monday the 21st and have made multiple calls and emails to the fiat chrysler automotive company. As of right now there is no firm eta for the repair as parts are not available or in existence yet. They think january but are not sure. I do not consider 45days a reasonable time to wait for a safety fix for a vehicle. They have offered to reimburse me for a rental but I am not in a position where I can put out $1,200 per month and await to be paid back for the next several months.”

“I own a 2011 Dodge Caliber with a recall for loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability. I do not want to drive my car due to this safety issue in addition to having children in my car. I cannot even get a reasonable trade offer due to this. I am told that the parts my not be available until june 16, 2016. This is a serious danger to my family and a huge financial loss for trade in. …”