Seat Belt Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 42 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Dodge RAM

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram. The contact stated the driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised they would repair the vehicle free of charge.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

The tensioning clip for the rear and passenger side seatbelts has failed twice since purchase. These clips are made of hard plastic and have srings inside to provide tension to keep belt from slipping. The clips are manufactured in two pieces and snap together.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

Consumer was involved in an accident, hitting a ditch when driving at 30-32 mph. Driver side seat belt failed to restrain driver, seat belt failed to lock up which forced driver over steering wheel. Driver sustained injuries to neck and back.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The vehicle was involved in a collision. The passenger side safety belt had come unbuckled when the collision occurred. The consumer was traveling down the road at approxiamately 30 mph with his/her daughter buckled in her child restraint seat on the passenger side.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

The toddler was strapped in the booster seat by the lap and shoulder belts in the rear of the quad cab. Consumer had to hit brakes suddenly to keep from being involved in a collision. After applying the brakes the seat belt allowed the toddler to strike his head on the front seat.   Read details...




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