Dodge Caliber Seat Belt Problems

Seat Belt complaints by model year

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  13%
• 25k–50k
  723%
• 50k–75k
  620%
• 75k–100k
  620%
• 100k–150k
  930%
• 150k+
  13%

What owners report

The recall describes problems with the occupant restraint controller, air bag deployment, and safety belt restraint. The dealer suggested I call the manufacturer, who told me they had deemed the vehicle safe to drive and to take it to the dealer for an inspection before they would consider giving me a different car to drive while the manfucaturer finds a solution. While checking in my car at the dealership, I was told that recall has 'only' resulted in injury and not death. Anybody want to volunteer themselves or their children? I didn't think so. The dealership employee checking in my car didn't think it was a problem to drive for uber.... Really? This is a safety issue and I don't think it's unreasonable to have alternate transportation paid for by the manufacturer until this is resolved. Please contact me so that my family can remain safe while this resolved. …

My drivers side seat belt automatically unlatches itself. I don't have to be doing anything. I give it tug every time I buckle to make sure it fasten. But while driving it will on it's on come unlatched and released. It has happened while driving and just sitting at red light. I immediately refasten it but this has happened enough time to raise concern if I would be safe in the event of an accident.

I purchased this car January 26, 2016. 2 weeks after purchase I contacted the dealer because a weird noise came out of the bottom of the car, like a clink. I was told nothing is wrong, that the car was thoroughly inspected prior to sell and according to them, everything was fine. I suffered a minor crash 3 weeks later on the drivers' side front near the tire with my family and seatbelts did not work, nor airbags were deployed. Because the accident happened in tijuana Mexico I could not report it to the insurance. I have read that this car has a lot of issues with frame as well, so I feel I was ripped off by the dealer for selling a car that had issues in the first place, and the issue with the airbags had been consistent prior to the issuing of the recal s-61.

Dodge recall # s61/NHTSA 16v-668 my air bag started comoing on and off each time with a audio warning, got a mailer "urgent safety recall" "free" repair. Scheduled an appointment ith glendale Dodge glendale ca. Service person said he had to do a diagnostic to verify recall eligibility, repir was made. Then I was presented with a $ 150.00 charge for the diagnostic (what was free?) and told that the recall was completed but the air bag light and warning would continue, that wou;d cost me another $ 712.00! The airbag light still comes on and the warning is sounded. My free recall has cost me $ 150.00 and to complete the repair will cost me an additional $ 712.00 . I had received the recall notice prior to warning light alarm sounding, so why aren't bot items part of the recall? [redacted] '

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) by a local dealer. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under recall. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who also stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. While slowing down to approximately 5 MPH towards an intersection, another vehicle collided into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to lock. The contact sustained head, chest, and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at 40 MPH, an unknown Subaru crashed into the driver's side door panel. The driver seat belt detached from vehicle. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called bemidji Chrysler center (755 paul bunyan dr nw, bemidji, mn 5660[phone]) who referred contact to manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated the vehicle was inoperable and a total loss. The failure mileage was unknown.

Specifically, in my model safety belt does not have to be securely fastened (I.e., clicked in buckle) in order for chime to stop. This is a no-no. In fact, if I hold the unsecured belt in my left hand while holding the wheel at the same time, the chime will stop. If, however, I let it retract slightly toward the window, the chime will come back on. This should not happen. Only when belt is fully buckled should the chime cease. While this does not pose a life-threatening emergency, it certainly is a safety hazard that needs to be further investigated.