Child Seat Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 3 child seat related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common child seat problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's child seat tether strap (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's child seat (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Child Seat related problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Child Seat Tether Strap problems
2
Child Seat problems
1

Recently reported Child Seat problems of Dodge Ram 1500

The Child Seat Tether Strap problem

Child seat tether strap anchor rings installed on 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. The owner's manual clearly states in the child restraint installation sequence on page 75 paragraph 3 "pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child   Read details...

The Child Seat problem

Dodge ram 2004-5 quad cab, location of latch and anchor locations. The anchor location for the rear seat needs to be changed, the location is too close to the head and limits the ability to install the seat properly. Also an anchor needs to be added to the front seat, center.   Read details...




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