We have classified the 1 complaints from 1997 Dodge Neon about SEAT BELTS into the following categories.
None of my vehicles have latch supported systems although all my carseats do. is it still safe to use a carseat with just a seat belt? can the vehicle manufacturers install the latch systems in my vehicles for free as this is a safety requirement for carseats? i cannot afford to pay for this myself or get a new vehicle. (related vehicle information: model year=1997, make=dodge, model=neon). *tr
March 1, 2005, stopped on a hilled highway intersection of frankford avenue and solly ave, philadelphia, pa 19136. light was red turning to green. driving 1997 dodge neon. rearending by 99 ford tauarus impacted dodge neon throwing forward two door neon. seat belt did not hold driver. *ak
Vehicle just shut off while stopping at a stop sign, and would not restart. also, battery light and seat belt light came on.consumer had vehicle towed to dealer.*ak
Driving at 35 mph, a pickup truck pulled out in front of and i crashed into the drivers side door. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not restrain me from slamming forward, and the seat lock did not engage. the chrysler investigator claims that all three restraint systems worked properly yet the dealer replaced both the seat belts and the seat locks.*ak
Clip that goes into the buckle of seat belt has a plastic catch that locks. plastic clip that locks seat belt around person when disconnected plastic clip pops off.*ak
Both rear retractors will not lock properly when brakes are applied in an emergency situation. dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist because vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. *ak consumer needs seat belts that lock due to needing child safety seat belted in securely. *slc
Driver's side seat belt is not working properly, it is not latching. consumer is concerned about safety for being unprotected.*ak
Point of impact was driver's side front. neither airbag deployed, front passenger seat belt did not lock. neon was declared a total loss due to suspension and engine damage. *ak
Rear right side latch plate broke in half twice, which wont securely hold a css. in event of a crash, css may fly out or won't restraint an occupant. please provide further information. *ak
The driver and passenger seats do not lock so if someone is sitting in the back of the car and pushes on the driver or passenger seat then they can be pushed foward. so if i were to get into a car acciedent with people in the backseat and they push on the seat the driver and passenger will be pushed into the dash board. the seat belts for the driver and passengers will lock up at random times when driving and will not lock up when the driver slams on the brakes. the paint is peeling on the roof of the car and the top door panels on both the left and right side of the car. every time i wash my car more and more paint peels off the main areas and smaller areas form.*ak
In the fist month i had the vehicle it blew 4 oxygen sensors.when you go to brake the left turn signal comes on, also the car will shock you when you get out even when it is truned off. the locks on the seat belts in the back seat has broken off for ne reason. the back se
Seat belts; front driver's/passenger's and rear belts are twisted and curved where they cannot be used. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
While driving 30 mph, applying the brakes and the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to lock up and vehicle to spin around. had a rollover in which the defective seatbelt unlatched during the accident, and after rollover was completed the driver's and passenger's airbags deflated improperly. *ak
Seat belts failed during collision.
Driving at aprrox 45 mph rearended another vehicle, dual air bags did not deploy. front end received $4500 worth of damage alone. consumer had concussion, hit steering wheel. seat belts was worn at the time, chest injuries. dealer claims to high of a hit did not disturb sensor. *ak
Driver's and the rear seat clip which locks buttom of the seat belt broke, causing the seat belt to be very loose. without this device the seat belt will not get tight, consumer has replaced the clip on three occasions. consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced parts. please provide any further details. *ak