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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2008 Dodge Durango seatbelts problems
moderate Owners of the 2008 Dodge Durango have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Durango | 4 |
| 2006 Durango | 4 |
| 2007 Durango | 5 |
| 2008 Durango (this page) | 3 |
What stands out
Of the 6 model years of Dodge Durango we track for seatbelts problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA seatbelts complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 14 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
My 80 year old mother-in-law could not get seat belt released. My husband tried to get her out and couldn't. We had to cut the belt. *kb
Had seatbelts trouble with your 2008 Dodge Durango?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2008 Dodge Durango?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Dodge/Durango.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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