Which cars have the most child seat problems
Owners have filed 1,525 complaints with NHTSA about the child seats. These are the models and model years that account for most of them.
Read these as volume, not as a reliability ranking: a model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone.
Worst model years for child seat problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 47 | 2% | — | A |
| 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan | 34 | 2% | — | B |
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 27 | 2% | — | A |
| 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager | 21 | 2% | — | A |
| 1997 Dodge Caravan | 13 | 1% | 74,000 | A |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 11 | 1% | — | A |
| 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country | 10 | 1% | — | A |
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 10 | 2% | 67,000 | C |
Child seat problems by brand
Every brand's record for this part, across its whole range.
Models with the most child seat problems
Exactly what failed
NHTSA files each complaint against a specific sub-assembly. These are the ones named most often inside child seats.
Child Seat
838
57.4%
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
149
10.2%
Strap/Webbing
93
6.4%
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
85
5.8%
Harness Retainer/Chest Clip
47
3.2%
Infant
46
3.2%
Tether, Lower Anchor (on car Seat or Vehicle)
41
2.8%
Insert, Padding
37
2.5%
Base
26
1.8%
Handle (Infant)
20
1.4%
Latch Connector/Clip
20
1.4%
Harness/Crotch Buckle
19
1.3%
Retractor
13
0.9%
Booster
13
0.9%
Material/Padding
13
0.9%