1997 Dodge Intrepid Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 344 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 344 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“On february 25,2002 my vehicle was struck by another car. During the collision, my seatbelt disengaged, and I was thrown into the rear seat. The only interior damage was a shattered center floor-mounted console. My right hip is bruised. I believe that the force of the collision threw me against the console causing the seatbelt buckle to release. I was unaware of seatbelt problems in my vehicle. I learned about them on an abc news program march 7. 2002.”
NHTSA complaint #759155, filed 2002-03“Rear seat shoulder lap belt latch plate does not restrain the child seat properly. The seat still moves. Dealer has been contacted. Their latch plate cannot be used without the extra plate that comes with the car seat. Both plates are needed to secure css.”
NHTSA complaint #830222, filed 1998-11“Vehicle was struck from rear at approximately 45 MPH while at a stop position, air bags did not deploy/seat belt failed to lock, and driver's seat collapsed backward. Dealer/ manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #879921, filed 2001-02“The insured was involved in a rear end collision, in which the airbags failed to deploy and also the seat belt released, there were 4 injuries. (claim#52-2499-839)”
NHTSA complaint #6901120, filed 2002-05Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid
83 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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