1999 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 4%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,408miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,408 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was trying to install my carseat when I noticed that the rear three point seatbelts don't function properly. Yes, you can buckle up and feel secure but when I tested them I noticed the don't lock in place if jerked on or when pulled all the way out. That makes them useless to me because you can't use them to tighten down a carseat and they won't keep you from going out the window in an accident. I find it hard to believe that someone would put inadequate and non-functioning seatbelt in a family vehicle, but I guess that is what happens when you let robots build your cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10227499, filed 2008-05, 99,815 miles“Seat belts in middle row no longer latch. Tongue inserts but does not catch. Right rear seat belt often fails to feed enough belt out to permit buckling.”
NHTSA complaint #10220091, filed 2008-03, 105,000 miles“On 4/30/03 I purchased a 1999 Dodge caravan. I was very happy with the vehicle and came home with a big smile on my face. I turned on the news only to see a story about the gen3 seat belts. These are obviously flawed. I trust the NHTSA to do the proper reviewing and see the hazard that these belts present. Do the right thing and push for a recall. My family's lives depend on you. You have a louder voice than I will ever have.”
NHTSA complaint #10016823, filed 2003-05“I am very disappointed with chrysler's stance on the gen3 seat belt. Even if they don't recall it, they should give me the option to pay for the fix on my own. I urge the NHTSA to force a move by chrysler. I guess it will take one of their own children to die.”
NHTSA complaint #10019043, filed 2003-05“Fox 25 did a segment on the generation 3 seat belts, I own a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan that has these types of seat belts in it. I have a 5 week old daughter and I had purchased this vehicle in february after a car accident that totaled my mitsubishi galant. Part of the reason I purchased this vehicle is because I was told by several people that it was a very safe vehicle to have and at this point n time I don't feel it is safe for my baby. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016647, filed 2003-04Seat 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 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsEngine cooling
57 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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