general problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Five problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2005

I own a 1997 Dodge Caravan, I have two children the seat belt came unlatched several times. Twice my 8 years old daughter leaned to the side and her elbo hit the release button it unlathed, my other daughter is 5 few times we noticed her booster seat is unlached for no reason. Need help to solve this problem .

2 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Third row seatbelt on driverside will not pull out. Consumer had not used this seat in the past, never noticed it before.

3 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2000

The driver side seat belt did not release.

4 Seat Belt problem

While putting rear seat belt on seat belt bolt pulled from floorboard. When the consumer purchased the vehicle, the side door had been damaged right where the seat belt was. This vehicle had been at the dealer three times for the same seat belt problem.

5 Seat Belt problem

Consumer received recall 02v076000 notification regarding seat belt failure. Dealer was notified, consumer set an appointment to have services rendered. While taking vehicle to dealer, mechanic stated parts were no longer available consumer had to reset appointment.




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