1991 Dodge Caravan Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 90about this part
- Share
- 15%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 90 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Dodge Caravan, 15% of the 617 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Owner took vehicle to dealer for recall on seat belt buckle and seat belt anchor clip and was told recall repair work was performed on vehicle. Owner took vehicle to another dealer, and it was determined that the recall work was never done. Recalls 97v148000 and 97v149000.”
NHTSA complaint #824901, filed 1998-08“The seat belt on the right side in the middle of the vehicle disengages from the metal floor anchor. The spring clip is not broken, but does not remain in position. Consumer has not taken vehicle to the dealer. Please add further information.”
NHTSA complaint #811551, filed 1997-04“Owner states that her spring hook broke which attaches the seat belt to the floor. Own has spoken with dealers about problem and dealers have offered to replace seat belt spring hook. Owner is very concerned for her child's safety.”
NHTSA complaint #811217, filed 1997-04“Ea-97-005, the vehicle's rear center seat/right side seat belt anchorage comes undone when using the belt. The hook that attaches to seat belt broke off which can prevent protection to the occupant if involved in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #811479, filed 1997-04“Middle seat belt will come unlatched after locking; can hear click when pressing against it; can move the latch buckle in place w/pliers. Took to dealer & told need new seat belts; under investigation (#ea96016 & ea97005).”
NHTSA complaint #812163, filed 1997-05Related recalls
- 97V148000Sep 9, 1997Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1993, Chrysler Town And Country 1991–1993 +2 more
- 97V149000Sep 9, 1997Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1991–1993, Plymouth Voyager 1991–1993, Chrysler Town And Country 1991–1993 +2 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 15 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 22 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 42 | 3% |
| 1995 | 17 | 3% |
| 1994 | 31 | 5% |
| 1993 | 114 | 12% |
| 1992 | 175 | 19% |
| 1991 | 90 | 15% |
| 1990 | 23 | 8% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 6 | 9% |
| 1986 | 5 | 10% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Caravan
215 complaintsBody and structure
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
39 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Dodge Caravan
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology