121 of the
1,229 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Caravan are about the
seat belts — 10% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
148,500 miles.
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE SAFETY RECALL ON 1993 CARAVAN. *TS THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE ADEQUATELY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ABOUT A RECALL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE (WIPER PIVOT RECALL, BELT BUCKLE CLIP RECALL, LIFT GATE SUPPORT RECALL). OCT 12 THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE BRAKES STILL WERNT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER GOT THEW CAR BACK N NOV 14, AFTER SIX WEEKS.
NHTSA complaint #10177487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesNorfolk, VACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT 35MPH, THE BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER SEAT DID NOT HOLD THE CHILD TO THE VEHICLE SEAT. THE CHILD HAD ENOUGH SLACK FROM THE SEAT BELT, CAUSING THE CHILD'S FACE TO HIT THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CHILD RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND ALSO RECEIVED INTERNAL INJURIES. THE CHILD SEAT WAS CENTURY, MODEL # 214495 MANUFACTURED 9-21-2004. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT WAS DISCARDED. THE POLICE WERE PRESENT AT THE SCENE AND PROVIDED A WRITTEN REPORT.
NHTSA complaint #10154284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valencia, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
I HAVE A 1993 DODGE CARAVAN. I HAVE SPENT OVER $10,000.00 ON REPAIRS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 1993. I AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH DODGE. I'VE HAD SEVERAL RECALLS ON VARIOUS COMPONENTS, THEY WERE CORRECTED AND ARE NOW AGAIN DEFECTIVE INCLUDING MY SEATBELTS, ABS SYSTEM, AND STEERING COLUMN. I AM NOW NOTICING THAT THE PAINT IS ERODING ON THE TOP OF MY VAN. I'VE SEEN MANY OTHER DODGE CARAVANS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND THE EXACT SAME PATTERN OF CORROSION. IT APPEARS THE PAINT IS WEARING OFF ON THE TOPS OF THE CARS, THEN THE HOODS AND SO ON. IT EVENTUALLY RUSTS THROUGH AS I'VE SEEN ON AT LEAST 20 DODGE CARAVANS. I HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED PAINT WEARING AWAY LIKE THIS ON ANY OTHER VEHICLES THAT I'VE OWNED AND MUCH OLDER THAN 10 YEARS. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE IN THE PAINTING PROCESS, PERHAPS THE PRIMER OR THE PAINT ITSELF. THIS IS THE THIRD LETTER I'VE WRITTEN AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM ANYONE. I WOULD APPRECIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PAINTING PROCESS OF THESE VANS. I BELIEVE IT IS ALSO OCCURRING IN OTHER YEAR MODELS. THANK YOU, SUSAN DEANFRASIO.
NHTSA complaint #10063811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Falls Church, VA
SEAT BELTS
THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE DEFECTIVE GEN3 SEAT BELTS IN MY 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHEN PUTTING MY SON IN HIS CAR SEAT, I HAVE HIT THE LATCHED SEATBELT WITH MY ELBOW. THE SEATBELT COMES UNLATCHED WITH JUST A SLIGHT PUSH.
NHTSA complaint #10056321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesEloy, AZCrash2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE WAS IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. SEAT BELTS DID NOT SECURE DRIVER OR PASSENGER. DRIVER WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, AND THE PASSENGER WENT THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOOR. OCCUPANTS SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES.*AK VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AND THE SEAT BELT EQUIPMENT DID NOT SECURE THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER. THE PASSENGER WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE SERIOUSLY INJURIED.
NHTSA complaint #10050007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seattle, WA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
HAVE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY 1993 DODGE CARAVAN AND NEED THEM REPLACED. WILL CONTACT THE DEALER 12-5-02. DT
NHTSA complaint #770465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seattle, WA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
HAVE GEN 3 SEAT BELTS IN MY 1993 DODGE CARAVAN AND NEED THEM REPLACED. WILL CONTACT THE DEALER 12-5-02. DT
NHTSA complaint #770465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Daytona Beach, FL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACTS BACK INTO POSITION AND IT WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE, THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO BE DEFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF AND ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8020040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seymour, TN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
RIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WILL LOCK AND CAUSE DRIVER NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE SEAT BELT.
NHTSA complaint #8007247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Watkins, MN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORK. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK
NHTSA complaint #8001673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKLE ANCHORS DISCONNECTED. HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR SECOND TIME WITHIN 4 YEARS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #896183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, KY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
CENTER REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT HAS COME LOOSE FROM ANCHOR.
NHTSA complaint #882724 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marceline, MO
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM OF NOT LATCHING OR UNLATCHING PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.
NHTSA complaint #881176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Petersburg, VA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS LOCKING UP IN THE RETRACTOR AND UNABLE TO BE USED, LEAVING FRONT OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINTS IF INVOLVED IN A CRASH. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #880283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Littleton, NH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT GETS STUCK AND WILL NOT RETRACT, CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE UNRESTRAINED. INTERMITTENTLY REAR SEAT RESTRAINTS WILL NOT UNLATCH. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #877332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Littleton, NH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT GETS STUCK AND WILL NOT RETRACT, CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE UNRESTRAINED. INTERMITTENTLY REAR SEAT RESTRAINTS WILL NOT UNLATCH. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #877332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Campbellsburg, KY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM. *AK THE SEAT BELTS WERE FIXED ON RECALL 97V-148 BUT FAILED AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #876034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
SEAT BELTS
MIDDLE BENT SEAT BUCKLE WOULD NOT STAY HOOKED TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR OR WALL. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #874038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Davis, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
MIDDLE SEAT BEHIND DRIVER, SEATBELT BUCKLE HAS JAMMED. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO UNBUCKLE BELT, PASSENGER HAD TO CLIMP OUT OF SEAT BELT.
NHTSA complaint #870650 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berkley, MI
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S SEATBELT WOULD JAM WHILE USING SEATBELT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT, WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER SAID THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE DRIVER'S SEATBELT SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #869737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manteca, CA
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
INTEGRAL CAR SEAT PLASTIC LOOP TO TRANSFORM THE SEAT INTO THE CAR SEAT RETRACTED WHEN CHILD BIT INTO THE LOOP & PULLED THE TOOTH OUT.
NHTSA complaint #869162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Quincy, MA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT FROM THE RETRACTORS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, AND PART WERE NOT UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #867661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Drums, PA1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
CONSUMER HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. PASSENGERS DOOR DIDN'T STAY CLOSE/ BACK DOOR HINGE BROKE & CONSUMER'S SON BUSTED HIS HEAD. SEAT BELT ISN'T CHILD SAFE, IT CHOKES THE CHILD. CONSUMER HAS BEEN DEALING WITH MANFACTURER AND DEALER, BUT HASN'T RECEIVED SATISFACTION.
NHTSA complaint #867547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT ON THE SECOND ROW BEHIND DRIVER WILL NOT OPERATE TO INSTALL THE CAR SEAT, THAT WILL NOT HOLD.
NHTSA complaint #866186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Britan, CT
SEAT BELTS
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. IT HAS BECOME STUCK IN THE HOUSING CASE. CONSUMER CANNOT PULL IT OUT SO THAT IT CAN BE USED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #860502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marrietta, GA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
RECALL 97V149000 SEAT BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT: CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER & THEY WILL NOT REPAIR . ACCORDING TO RECALL, SEAT BELT WAS HOOKED TO LOCK ON THE FLOOR WHICH WASN'T SAFE FOR CONSUMER IN WHEEL CHAIR . *AK``
NHTSA complaint #860398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Bloomfield, MI
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DRIVER SEAT BELT TOTALLY INOPERATIVE. DEALER INITIALLY STATED 5 DAY.
NHTSA complaint #719188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brimley, MI
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING THE DRIVER UNPROTECTED IN CASE OF A CRASH. BELT WAS REPLACED BY DEALER AT OWNER EXPENSE 12-1-99. *AK
NHTSA complaint #852975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cohan Station, PA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WOULD ONLY REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #850186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Orleans, LA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
WHILE TRYING TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT, THE BELT COMES OUT AND DOES NOT SPRING BACK TO TIGHTEN THE SEATBELT BACK UP.
NHTSA complaint #848040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.