1997 Dodge Neon Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 390 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Dodge Neon, 4% of the 390 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“None of my vehicles have latch supported systems although all my carseats do. Is it still safe to use a carseat with just a seat belt? Can the vehicle manufacturers install the latch systems in my vehicles for free as this is a safety requirement for carseats? I cannot afford to pay for this myself or get a new vehicle. (related vehicle information: model year=1997, make=Dodge, model=NEON).”
NHTSA complaint #10275986, filed 2009-07“Driving at 35 MPH, a pickup truck pulled out in front of and I crashed into the drivers side door. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not restrain me from slamming forward, and the seat lock did not engage. The chrysler investigator claims that all three restraint systems worked properly yet the dealer replaced both the seat belts and the seat locks.”
NHTSA complaint #752737, filed 2001-09“Both rear retractors will not lock properly when brakes are applied in an emergency situation. Dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist because vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Consumer needs seat belts that lock due to needing child safety seat belted in securely.”
NHTSA complaint #891312, filed 2001-06“Driver's and the rear seat clip which locks buttom of the seat belt broke, causing the seat belt to be very loose. Without this device the seat belt will not get tight, consumer has replaced the clip on three occasions. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #841182, filed 1999-06“In the fist month I had the vehicle it blew 4 oxygen sensors.when you go to brake the left turn signal comes on, also the car will shock you when you get out even when it is truned off. The locks on the seat belts in the back seat has broken off for ne reason. The back se”
NHTSA complaint #718897, filed 2000-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 17 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Neon
222 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Neon
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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