Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2003 Dodge Neon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |
Consumer applied brakes in a sudden stop from 35 mph and the lap/shoulder belt failed to retract. This caused consumer's knee to hit the dashboard, and his chest to hit the steering wheel. Consumer declined transportation to the local hospital.
The rear passenger side seat belt tensioner broke. The seat belt wouldn't stay tight. Dealership had to replace the entire seat belt assembly to fix the problem.
The rear seat belt mechanism broke, also, the plastic cover which protected the metal fell off. Dealer notified.