Seat Belt complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My airbag light came on my 2017 charger and I took it to the dealership. The dealership informed me that the seatbelt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The issue posses as a safety risk due to this device pulls a seat belt tight if there is a sudden movement or stop. A seat belt tensioner main factor increases the passenger protection afforded by the safety belts in the case of an accident. I called my extended warranty company and they informed me that they do not cover safety vehicle issues. (I have the preferred policy). I then called Dodge Manufacture warranty and stated the concern I had being it was a safety issue and the representative Atacha stated they will not be able to cover repairs due to there has been no recall even though I express the concern of it being a safety related risk.
The right rear seat belt became locked out while unbuckled during a stop at a restaurant. We returned to the car to find it wouldn't release so we could buckle up to continue our journey. We tried loosening the small part that was on a booster seat and it retracted but still refused to release. The seat belt is unusable at the moment. Will visit a dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt failed. The contact was unable to release the seat belt clip from the seat belt buckle. On one occasion, the contact became trapped due to the clip not releasing from the buckle. The vehicle was taken to briggs Dodge Ram Fiat (3001 s. Kansas ave, topeka, ks 66611, [phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the seat belt clip needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt clip was replaced six times. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the rear seat belt failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller Dodge Ram avondale (10101 w. Papago fwy, avondale, az 85323) and was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer declined to cover the repair under the warranty. The vehicle remained at the dealer and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. The VIN was not available.
Takata recall. The seatbelt, once buckled, will not unfasten unless you repeatedly yank at the belt itself. There was repeated clicking in the engine and I could not exceed over 45mph. When the heat is turned on in the car the cool A/C blows on the drivers side of the car and when I tried to adjust the temperature on driver side of car I am unable to do that.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While driving 35 MPH, the contact was cut off by another vehicle. As a result, the contact clipped the rear of the other vehicle and lost control of his vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle, but crashed into two parked vehicles. The front end of the contact's vehicle was damaged. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver. The contact was dazed, but neither he nor the other driver were injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and a representative was sent to retrieve the data from the electronic data recorder. The contact was informed that there was no malfunction found for the air bag and seat belt. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/2/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle on the driver's side, the contact closed the driver's side door and without warning a loud explosion occurred inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact opened the driver's door and noticed that the driver's side air bag, front and rear curtain air bags and driver's side seat belt had deployed. The contact drove the vehicle back to office, contacted the vehicle manufacturer who arranged for the vehicle to be towed to crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram greensboro (3710 w. Wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, [phone]) however, the diagnostic test was still pending. The manufacturer emailed the contact and informed the contact that the failure was not a manufacture defect. …
Drivers Seat Belt will not latch. ASME certified mechanic cannot repair it. Dangerous for drivers, Illegal in the USA to drive without a seatbelt and not covered by any Dodge/Chrysler/Mopar Warranties or recalls. The cost for the part alone is $364. Manufacturer Customer Service was not helpful. Parts are not readily available. Please help!
Related recalls (1)
Seat belts
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Charger years have seat belt problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (14), 2007 (8), 2012 (7), 2014 (7) and 2011 (6) model years. Seat Belt complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2013.
Is there a recall for Dodge Charger seat belt problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 15V-467 (seat belts, Jul 27, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Charger seat belt problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles; 44% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › buckle assembly (2 mentions), followed by the rear/other (1).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.