1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 583 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 583 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,325 miles. 2 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.
“Dt: the caller's vehicle was involved in an accident at 25 MPH and the rear driver's side seat belt did not hold her child. She took vehicle to dealer, and they said it will not catch. Manufacturer said they were going to look into it. The daughter chipped a tooth and where it hit her head, there was a bruise.”
NHTSA complaint #10136185, filed 2005-09, 147,325 miles“I am deeply concerned that my children are not safe riding in our mini van. I have three children and the gen3 belts are in my van. I would like to see all vehicles with these specific belts be recalled and safe versions installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10054237, filed 2004-01“The gen3 seatbelts that are in quite a few family vehicles are killing people! They are reelease with too little presure. How are these belts suppose to keep our child seats safely secure? We need to get the message out to all and we need to get these fixed! I use these belts everyday for my two little girls, who are my world! Their safety means the world to me, and I will not rest until the message is out to all that these seatbelts are dangerous and need to be recalled imediately! Please help me!”
NHTSA complaint #759075, filed 2002-03“Numerous times over the last (3) or (4) months the harness on the integrated child seat became so tight around child that owner had to use the auxiliary release. Air conditioner has given consumer problems on 4 different occasions. Abs light illuminated, brakes were noisy and were replaced. Power lock failure. Power steering problem, consumer did not specify.”
NHTSA complaint #815634, filed 1997-08“While tightening a car seat in rear of a bent seat driver's side restraint belt slipped down between seat. Dealer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details concerning this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #8000643, filed 2001-12Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 18 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 19 | 4% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 22 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 44 | 15% |
| 1992 | 60 | 24% |
| 1991 | 25 | 19% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan
107 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsEngine cooling
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
81 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
48 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Grand 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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