1994 Dodge Spirit Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 16%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Dodge Spirit, 16% of the 87 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When a passenger opens the front side door the motorized sea tbelt willeither lock the passenger tighter or it actually chokes the passenger. Driver must reach over and unbuckle the shoulder belt. Also, at times when opening the door the motorized shoulder belt goes back and forth approximately 4 inches of travel.”
NHTSA complaint #806901, filed 1997-01“The passenger side seat belt retracts very tightly around the passenger in the front seat. Passenger reach up to release pressure of the belt and the belt took half of the passenger's finger tip off. There was a recall listed 94v-023 for seat belt, but there have been many complaints on the seat belt consumer states. The passenger's side seat belt has always retracted tightly since original purchase dated.”
NHTSA complaint #813528, filed 1997-06“While driving the braking system malfunctioned, the pedal went to the floor and caused an accident. Also, the passenger's seatbelt did not retract and did not hold the occupant, causing the occupant to hit the windshield. Cause unknown. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #831895, filed 1998-12“Rear seat belt buckles will not release. Dealer/manufacturer contacted and new buckle was replaced at owner's expense. Problem reoccurred and still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #836466, filed 1999-04“Motorized passenger side seatbelt tightens around the passengers chest when opening the door making it difficult to breathe or move. Driver is forced to release the belt manually.”
NHTSA complaint #540342, filed 1998-08Related recalls
- 94V023000Feb 8, 1994The safety belt anchors (buckle lock bars) do not meet the static load requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."Covers: Dodge Spirit 1994, Plymouth Acclaim 1994
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Spirit
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge Spirit
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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