Front Seat Belt Retractor Problems of Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 6 problems related to front seat belt retractor (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the Stratus.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/28/2005

While driving 25 mph driver was involved in a collision. Upon impact the front driver seat belt failed to retract. This caused the driver to sustain minor injuries, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.

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2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2004 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 12/08/2004

Driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into school bus head on. Upon impact, driver's side air bag deployed, but driver's side seat belt retractor bracket broke. The seat belt failed to restrain the driver, causing eye and back injuries, and driver was transported by helicopter to the hospital. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.

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3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 11/10/1999

When consumer is using the rear seat belts they won't retract or won't work properly.

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4 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/01/1997

Driver's side seat belt tightens too tight when brake is pressed at various speeds.

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5 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

Rear driver side seat belt is not retracting from its retractor. Dealer replaced the retractor a year and a half ago, and the problem has recurred again.

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6 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem of the 2002 Dodge Stratus

Consumer called complaining having problems with the passenger rear seat belts. The belts fail to retract after releasing buckles due to the lock mechanism breaking. The dealership was notified. Please provide any additional information.

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