1992 Dodge Caravan Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 175about this part
- Share
- 19%of 913 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 175 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Dodge Caravan, 19% of the 913 complaints for this model year. 6 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.
“My drivers side seat belt malfunctioned that it would not retract and was loose and I could not even buckle up my seatbelt. I had the vehicle in for service on a recall and I had the dealer look at the seatbelt to fix it. The dealer advised me that it needed parts and with parts and labor it would cost me $300 dollars to fix it. I contacted Dodge and they said that they could not do anything about it since it was out of warranty. My feelings are that this is a safety issue and it is a state law to wear seatbelts. …”
NHTSA complaint #741151, filed 2001-02“Ea-96-005, the vehicle's rear middle right side seatbelt anchorage comes loose when wearing the seat belt, will not protect an occupant in case of an accident. Also, experiences seat belt buckle problems with the passenger's and driver's side seat belts which get jammed and come undone when wearing the seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #812017, filed 1997-05“The seat belt on the right side in the middle of the vehicle, the hook disengages from the metal floor anchor. This problem occurs when the vehicle is in motion and when the seat is being occupied. Vehicle was taken into the dealer, but the problem was not remedied. Please add any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #811413, filed 1997-04“When driver's seat belt has been pulled out for use it fails to retract back. Also there is considerable slack in seat belt when being used. Not able to adjust tightness. Have not contacted dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #8004457, filed 2002-02“Traveling approximately 55 MPH on the beltway, consumer was approching turn off when she was involved in a three car collision. Seat belt failed to hold, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #833610, filed 1999-01Related 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 1992 Dodge Caravan
271 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
72 complaintsSteering
68 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
36 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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