Look — Dodge's seatbelt story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 237 complaints across 37 year-model entries from 2005 to 2018. Not a small number. 2014 Dodge Durango leads the list, but the same issue shows up across multiple years on the same platform. 23 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Average shop fix runs about $500 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 44 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 92,908 miles. 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.
ProblemsByVin DODGE / SEATBELTS
37 model-year entries · 2005–2018
Dodge seatbelts problems
237 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Dodge vehicles for seatbelts issues. 1 active recall campaign. See seatbelts across all makes →
Complaints
237
Recalls
1
Year-models
37
Avg fix
$500
14crashes
23injuries
Worst-affected Dodge model-years for seatbelts Top 25 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 23 24 25
2014 Dodge Durango
43 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2015 Dodge Durango
14 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2007 Dodge Caliber
11 complaints · ~$500 severe
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
11 complaints · ~$500 severe
2012 Dodge Avenger
10 complaints · ~$500 severe
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
10 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 moderate
2013 Dodge Charger
9 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2007 Dodge Charger
7 complaints · ~$500 severe
2017 Dodge Journey
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2016 Dodge Journey
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2014 Dodge Avenger
6 complaints · ~$500 severe
2014 Dodge Journey
6 complaints · ~$500 severe
2013 Dodge Avenger
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2012 Dodge Challenger
6 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2018 Dodge Journey
5 complaints · ~$500 severe
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
5 complaints · ~$500 severe
2012 Dodge Journey
5 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2009 Dodge Caliber
5 complaints · ~$500 severe
2007 Dodge Durango
5 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2015 Dodge Journey
4 complaints · ~$500 severe
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
4 complaints · ~$500 severe
2009 Dodge Journey
4 complaints · ~$500 severe
2008 Dodge Ram 1500
4 complaints · ~$500 severe
2008 Dodge Ram 2500
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2006 Dodge Durango
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
Active recalls — Dodge seatbelts 5 on file
Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no
This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt. The recall began on october 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Dodge Viper vehicles
The unexpected deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.
On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened
This could cause shoulder belt separation in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the shoulder belt adjuster turning loop bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed
This could cause the rear seat belt anchors and/or the child seat anchors to separate in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets if necessary. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Common questions
How many Dodge seatbelts complaints are on file with NHTSA?
237 complaints across 37 model-year entries from 2005 to 2018. 1 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts issues across the Dodge lineup.
Which Dodge model has the most seatbelts complaints?
The 2014 Dodge Durango leads with 43 complaints in this category. Next: 2015 Durango (14) and 2007 Caliber (11).
What does it cost to fix Dodge seatbelts problems?
Independent shops average $500 for seatbelts repairs across the Dodge lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Dodge seatbelts recalls?
Yes — 5 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts on Dodge 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 Dodge.
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.