1999 Dodge Durango Seat Belts Problems
19 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Seat Belts Recalls (1)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner Complaints (19)
Your vehicle is stalling unexpectedly while driving and when coming to a stop, both on streets and highways. You've already replaced the idle air control valve, MAP sensor, and throttle position sensor, but the problem persists. The mechanic will need to diagnose the fuel system and engine control components further to identify what's causing the stalling.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS FAILED. THE CONTACT USED A SCREWDRIVER TO PUSH THE RELEASE BUTTON IN ORDER FOR THE SEAT BELTS TO UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
SEATS BELTS IN DODGE DURANGO ARE VERY HARD TO GET OFF THEY STICK DON'T WANT TO UNLATCH WORRIED ABOUT PROBLEMS IN INSTANCE OF COLLISION. THERE ARE CHILDREN THAT USE THESE SEAT BELTS EVERY DAY, IN ADDITION TO THEIR MOTHER! *NM
SEATS BELTS IN DODGE DURANGO ARE VERY HARD TO GET OFF THEY STICK DON'T WANT TO UNLATCH SEAT BELTS TEARING IF IN WRECK COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS THERE ARE CHILDREN THAT USE THESE SEAT BELTS EVERY DAY. *NM
THE VEHICLE'S SEAT BELTS RELEASED FROM THE BUCKLE. *NM *NM
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MALFUNCTIONED. RECALL 01V119000 WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN/RETRACT CAUSING CONSUMER TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES. TS
CONSUMER STATES WAS WEARING DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WHEN INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN COLLISION. CONSUMER STATES SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN AND DRIVER WAS THROWN THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER ADVISED JUST RECEIVED RECALL 01V119000 IN MAIL REGARDING SEAT BELTS. NLM
DRIVER'S REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT FROM RETRACTOR. DEALER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT FAILED TO TURN OFF, INDICATING AIR BAG PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THIS WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL PUBLICATION.
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM SINCE 2 YEARS. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHEN IT WAS STILL IN WARRANTY AND AN ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE AT THAT TIME. CURRENTLY, SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT FULLY RELEASE. MUST FIGHT WITH IT BEFORE IS COMES LOOSE.*AK
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 01V119000 FOR SEATBELT RETRACTOR DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.*AK *SLC
01 V 119 000/FMVSS 209 SEAT BELT/RETRACTOR: UNABLE TO GET DEALER; DODGE OF CHATTANOOGA; CHATTANOOGA, TN; PHONE # 423/265-0505TO HONOR RECALL, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE SINCE ABOVE INCIDENT DATE. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK.ET
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS STICKING, AND ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IS COMPLETELY JAMMED. WHOLE UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED. BUMPER TO BUMPER WARANTY DOESN'T COVER THE PROBLEM. *AK
01 V 119 000/FMVSS209/RETRACTOR: VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER; NEMER NWE COUNTRY SARATOGA DODGE;SARATOGA, NY; PHONE# 518/584-7272)FOR RECALL APPOINTMENT. LATER ON, LEARNED THAT RECALL WAS NOT DONE. DEALER'S ONLY REPLIED WAS THAT THEY DID NOT GET TO IT. SEEKING ASSIST FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATON ON THIS MATTER.*AK
LEFT SEAT BELT AND FRONT SEAT BELT WERE INOPERATIVE. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND WENT INTO A SKID WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE LEAVING THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLLOVER 3 TIMES, DURING THE ROLLOVER THE WOVEN MATERIAL OF THE SEAT BELT BROKE RESULTING IN A SEVERE CONCUSSION AND LACERATIONS TO THE HEAD OF THE DRIVER, THE OTHER TWO OCCUPANTS RECIEVED SUPERFICIAL INJURIES. NLM
WHEN THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT RESTRAINT THE DRIVER. THE CRASH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT HER FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE TRUCK IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP. DAMAGE AMOUNTED TOTAL IS $2,505.00. *AK