1993 Dodge Caravan Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 114about this part
- Share
- 12%of 949 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 114 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 12% of the 949 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,500 miles. 4 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.
“Vehicle was in a rollover accident. Seat belts did not secure driver or passenger. Driver went through the windshield, and the passenger went through the passenger door. Occupants suffered serious injuries. Vehicle was involved in a rollover accident and the seat belt equipment did not secure the driver or the passenger. The passenger went through the windshield and the driver was ejected out of the driver side door. Both occupants were seriously injuried.”
NHTSA complaint #10050007, filed 2003-12, 112,000 miles“The contact stated while involved in a crash at 35mph, the belt positioning booster seat did not hold the child to the vehicle seat. The child had enough slack from the seat belt, causing the child's face to hit the back of the front passenger seat. The child received injuries to the face and also received internal injuries. The child seat was century, model # 214495 manufactured 9-21-2004. After the accident, the child seat was discarded. The police were present at the scene and provided a written report.”
NHTSA complaint #10154284, filed 2006-03, 185,000 miles“Driver's side seat belt is locking up in the retractor and unable to be used, leaving front occupant without any restraints if involved in a crash. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #880283, filed 2001-02“Consumer complaint concerning the safety recall on 1993 Caravan. The consumer noticed that the brakes were not stopping the vehicle adequately. The consumer was informed about a recall when the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer was never notified of any of the recall on the vehicle (wiper pivot recall, belt buckle clip recall, lift gate support recall). Oct 12 the parts to repair the brakes still wernt available. The consumer got thew car back n nov 14, after six weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10177487, filed 2006-12“Driver/passenger seat belts would not retract from the retractors. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle out of warranty, and part were not under a manufacturer's recall. Any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #867661, filed 2000-08Related 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 1993 Dodge Caravan
338 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsSteering
92 complaintsEngine cooling
86 complaintsBody and structure
82 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsSeats
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsEquipment
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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