Child Seat Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Table 1 shows three common child seat related problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The number one most common problem is related to the child seat (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the child seat retractor (three problems).

Table 1. Child Seat related problems of Dodge Caravan


Recently reported Child Seat problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

The Child Seat problem

The consumer went to take her child out of the carseat. And the strap tightened up, she had to cut the strap in half to retreive her child from the seat.   Read details...

The Child Seat Retractor problem

The integrated child safety seat belt retractor will not allow the belts to be used. Consumer's vehicle had two such seats in the vehicle, where seat belts could not be used. Manufacturer claimed that the belts could not be repaired unless the entire seat was replaced.   Read details...

The Infant Child Seat Harness Buckle problem

The built-in child seat shield straps need to be pulled hard to buckle. The buckle would failed to release. Sometimes after tugging on belt, it would rewind by itself. The straps put pressure against child's chest. The bottom hooks attached to belt, can come out.   Read details...


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