2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Seat Belts Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Seat Belts Issues in the 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
7 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seat Belts Complaints
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO ONE IN THAT SEAT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASES WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE SEAT! ADULTS AND OLDER CHILDREN HAVE PUT THE SEAT BELT IN PLACE BUT THE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL, THE SEAT BELT WILL RELEASE AT RANDOM, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HAVE TO CLICK IT INTO PLACE AGAIN. WHEN THE PASSENGER CLICKS THE SEAT BELT IN PLACE AND PULLS ON IT, IT EITHER STAYS IN POSITION OR RELEASES. IF IT STAYS IN POSITION, THEN WHILE DRIVING AND OR PARKED, THE SEAT BELT WILL SUDDENLY RELEASE. WHEN THE DRIVER HAD TO STEP HARDER ON THE BRAKE TO AVOID A DRIVER WHO STOPPED SUDDENLY, THE SEAT BELT RELEASED YET AT OTHER TIMES, THE SEAT BELT REMAINS IN PLACE. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHETHER OR NOT THE VAN IS IN...
I PURCHASED MY DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT 2003 BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT IN NOV. 2002. I KEPT IT IN MINT CONDITION WITH ALL MAINTENANCE LOGS FILLED OUT. AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT THERE WERE ONLY 95,000 MILES ON THE VAN. IT HAD NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK BEFORE. ON JAN 18 2015 WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS I HIT BLACK ICE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FLIPPED FRONT TO BACK, DID A 180 MID AIR, LANDED ON WHEELS THEN ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE TO THE LEFT, LANDING ON THE WHEELS AGAIN. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. MY PASSENGER AND I BOTH HAD OUR SEATBELTS ON HOWEVER I STILL LIFTED UP AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE ROOF AND THE WINDSHIELD. WE ARE STILL ASSESSING OUR INJURIES. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED AS TO HOW I LIFTED OUT OF MY SEAT, BASICALLY THE SEATBELT DID NOT TIGHTEN TO ME. ALSO...
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TONGUE COULD NOT BE INSERTED INTO LATCH. THE LATCH COULD NOT BE OPENED, NO MATTER HOW MANIPULATED. THIS IS SAFETY HAZARD AS THE DRIVER CANNOT LATCH SEAT BELT. *TR
2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH SEAT BELTS CONCERNS **NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SEAT BELTS HAVE A SAFETY DEFECT. *TR
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. UPON, IMPACT BOTH PASSENGER FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGERS. THIS CAUSED BOTH PASSENGER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
UNSAFE GEN3 SEAT BELTS - REQUEST TO DEMAND THAT DAIMLERCHRYLER RECALL ALL VEHICLE TYPES THAT HAVE THE GEN3 SEAT BELTS.
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I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE DODGE SEAT BELTS. WITH THE STUDIES DONE WHY DODGE HASN'T CHANGED ALL SEAT BELTS THAT AREN'T SAFE OR ACHIEVED A HIGH SAFETY RATING. I HAVE ORDERED A 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SEAT BELTS IN THE BACK AND MIDDLE SEATS. I WOULD LIKE FOR DODGE TO AS AN OPTION ON NEW VEHICLES AT THE LEAST BE ABLE TO TRADE IN THE 3 SEAT BELTS FOR THE 4 GRAND CARAVAN FRONT SEAT BELTS. DT
Other 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas
Electrical System
21 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Air Bags
19 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
11 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Child Seat
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Child Seatmaterialpadding
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint