Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
On February 25,2002 my vehicle was struck by another car. During the collision, my seatbelt disengaged, and I was thrown into the rear seat. The only interior damage was a shattered center floor-mounted console. My right hip is bruised. I believe that the force of the collision threw me against the console causing the seatbelt buckle to release. I was unaware of seatbelt problems in my vehicle. I learned about them on an abc news program March 7. 2002.
Rear seat shoulder lap belt latch plate does not restrain the child seat properly. The seat still moves. Dealer has been contacted. Their latch plate cannot be used without the extra plate that comes with the car seat. Both plates are needed to secure css.