Look — Chrysler's seatbelt story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 117 complaints across 22 year-model entries from 2005 to 2021. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 3 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Chrysler vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $500 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
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22 model-year entries · 2005–2021
Chrysler seatbelts problems
117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chrysler vehicles for seatbelts issues. 2 active recall campaigns. See seatbelts across all makes →
Complaints
117
Recalls
2
Year-models
22
Avg fix
$500
8crashes
21injuries
3fatalities
Worst-affected Chrysler model-years for seatbelts Top 22 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
9 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 moderate
2014 Chrysler Town and Country
9 complaints · ~$500 severe
2013 Chrysler 200
9 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2012 Chrysler 200
9 complaints · ~$500 severe
2007 Chrysler 300
8 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2012 Chrysler Town and Country
7 complaints · ~$500 severe
2005 Chrysler 300
7 complaints · ~$500 critical
2011 Chrysler Town and Country
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2008 Chrysler Sebring
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2015 Chrysler 200
5 complaints · ~$500 severe
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
5 complaints · ~$500 severe
2007 Chrysler Aspen
5 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2014 Chrysler 200
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2005 Chrysler Pacifica
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2021 Chrysler 300
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2018 Chrysler Pacifica
3 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 severe
2016 Chrysler Town and Country
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2013 Chrysler 300
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2008 Chrysler 300
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2006 Chrysler Sebring
3 complaints · ~$500 severe
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
3 complaints · ~$500 severe
2006 Chrysler Pacifica
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
Active recalls — Chrysler seatbelts 3 on file
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option
Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016
If passengers occupying the third-row and/or second-row center seats cannot use a seat belt, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third-row and, if necessary, second-row center overhead seat belt stow bezel, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S42.
After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled
As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the retractor assemblies and any seat belt assembly that does not have the stake will be replaced. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Common questions
How many Chrysler seatbelts complaints are on file with NHTSA?
117 complaints across 22 model-year entries from 2005 to 2021. 2 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts issues across the Chrysler lineup.
Which Chrysler model has the most seatbelts complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica leads with 9 complaints in this category. Next: 2014 Town and Country (9) and 2013 200 (9).
What does it cost to fix Chrysler seatbelts problems?
Independent shops average $500 for seatbelts repairs across the Chrysler lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chrysler seatbelts recalls?
Yes — 3 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts on Chrysler vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Chrysler.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.