Component
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
126 NHTSA complaints about chest clip, buckle, harness issues across 26 makes and 75 models.
The chest clip, buckle, harness is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 126 filings from 26 manufacturers and 75 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA ODYSSEY with 6 filings, followed by TESLA MODEL Y and CHEVROLET TAHOE. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 6 |
| 2 | TESLA MODEL Y | 5 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 5 |
| 4 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 4 |
| 5 | HYUNDAI PALISADE | 4 |
| 6 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 3 |
| 7 | KIA CARNIVAL | 3 |
| 8 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 3 |
| 9 | FORD F-150 | 3 |
| 10 | BUICK ENCLAVE | 3 |
| 11 | TOYOTA TACOMA | 2 |
| 12 | TOYOTA SIENNA | 2 |
| 13 | TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 2 |
| 14 | SUBARU FORESTER | 2 |
| 15 | SUBARU CROSSTREK | 2 |
| 16 | NISSAN ROGUE | 2 |
| 17 | NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2 |
| 18 | MAZDA MAZDA3 | 2 |
| 19 | MAZDA CX-5 | 2 |
| 20 | KIA SPORTAGE | 2 |
| 21 | HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2 |
| 22 | HONDA CR-V | 2 |
| 23 | HONDA ACCORD | 2 |
| 24 | GMC YUKON XL | 2 |
| 25 | GMC YUKON | 2 |
| 26 | GMC TERRAIN | 2 |
| 27 | FORD EXPLORER | 2 |
| 28 | FORD EXPEDITION | 2 |
| 29 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA | 2 |
| 30 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 2 |
Recent Complaints
I am filing a safety complaint regarding a Chicco NextFit car seat. The anchor tab on my childâs car seat has become visibly stressed and appears to be failing after only two years of normal use. Th
One part of the strap is 3/4 of the way frayed
This seat is part of Recall Campaign 24C-002 (Unintended Harness Release). I performed the manufacturer's approved remedy (installation of the fabric debris shield/cover) a few months ago. THE REMEDY
Crotch buckle belt is frayed and no longer safe to use. this should not fall under the umbrella of normal wear and tear since it is a safety strap. Nuna claimed it to be caused by a rodent, but ther
Defect of front harness adjuster mechanism resulting in inability to tighten the straps. contact NUNA RAVA who gave me a cleaning kit that did not work. NUNA refusing to replace seat.
After the straps are tightened, the child can push the straps and they become loose. The straps do not stay tight and locked in like they're supposed to.
My Nuna rava was part of the recent recall that happened. The company offered remedy kits to replace the seat fabrics as well as tools to clean where the harness straps tightened/loosened. We received
Chest clip will not stay connected. Especially when itâs cold. It randomly will just pop apart . The company is not taking this seriously. This is dangerous.
Unknown
Magnetic chest clip will pop open after clipped. With one finger underneath you can entirely pop it open. Our original chest did the same thing, so chicco sent a new one and now just about a year late
Chest buckle can be slid down by toddler and toddler can wiggle arms out of harness and release the buckel.
The contact owns a Nuna Car Seat, Model Name: Rava, Model Number: (N/A), Model Type: (N/A), Manufactured Date: October 2023. The contact stated that the harness buckle was easy to release while attemp
The shoulder straps will not stay. They are supposed to lock in place once you adjust it and buckle the child in, but unfortunately, they will play back-and-forth and they will not lock in place. It i
Summary of Safety Issues with Chicco Car Seat 1.) Magnetic Chest Clip Disassembly (October 2023) ⢠At [XXX] old, my daughter disassembled the magnetic chest clip while seated in the car. ⢠She p
I am filing this complaint regarding my Nuna RAVA convertible car seat. The seatâs harness straps have loosened unexpectedly, even when fully tightened according to the instruction manual. While I h
The harness on my child's Nuna RAVA loosened during a 30 minute drive home (highway and downtown driving) in May of 2025. I learned later that month that there is a recall on Nuna Ravas for that exac
The contact owns a Safety 1st safety seat, Model type: Grow and Go All-In-One-Convertible, Model number: CC31-GYY, Manufacturer Date: August 01, 2023. The contact stated that the cloth part that cover
The carseat straps loosen on their own when in use. I buckle my son in correctly, chest clip correct, tightness of straps correct and throughout the drive the straps loosen until they are falling off
Chest clip does not remain clipped. It releases without pressing the release buttons.
My childâs seat buckles are still not locking into place. Iâve contacted Nuna and their response was they needed 24-48 hours to find a solution as Iâve already donât the seat recall solution.
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.