Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2003 Dodge Dakota.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
The plastic tension device on the seat belts (buckle end) are breaking off. This is of most importance with my child safety seats. It does not allow for the seats to stay in place as they loosen up in just one short trip. This affects the safety, security and life of my children. This needs to be repaired right away.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that around the base of the rear passenger seat belts, there was a sharp metal shard tearing away at the seat belt straps. The rear driver side seat belts was also torn. The contact took the vehicle the dealer and was told that they would need to consult with the manufacturer before proceeding with any repairs. The manufacturer advised that they would not assist with repairing the seat belts. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 42,900 and the current mileage was 43,263.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Dakota. The material on the seatbelt has ripped in the center. The seatbelt was not in use at the time it ripped. The dealer stated that they are unable to diagnose the failure. The seatbelt has not been repaired. The current and failure mileage were 67000.