Component
CHILD SEAT
822 NHTSA complaints about child seat issues across 39 makes and 246 models.
The child seat is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 822 filings from 39 manufacturers and 246 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 49 crashes, 3 fires, 106 injuries, and 11 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the DODGE CARAVAN with 75 filings, followed by DODGE GRAND CARAVAN and PLYMOUTH VOYAGER. 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 | DODGE CARAVAN | 75 |
| 2 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 41 |
| 3 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 32 |
| 4 | PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER | 27 |
| 5 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 24 |
| 6 | FORD TAURUS | 19 |
| 7 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 19 |
| 8 | TOYOTA SIENNA | 18 |
| 9 | FORD WINDSTAR | 18 |
| 10 | FORD EXPLORER | 18 |
| 11 | CHEVROLET VENTURE | 15 |
| 12 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 14 |
| 13 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 12 |
| 14 | HONDA ACCORD | 12 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 11 |
| 16 | FORD EXPEDITION | 9 |
| 17 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 8 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | 8 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 8 |
| 20 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 7 |
| 21 | HONDA PILOT | 7 |
| 22 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 7 |
| 23 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 5 |
| 24 | PONTIAC TRANS SPORT | 5 |
| 25 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 5 |
| 26 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 5 |
| 27 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 5 |
| 28 | FORD FOCUS | 5 |
| 29 | DODGE STRATUS | 5 |
| 30 | DODGE DURANGO | 5 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns an Evenflo Car Seat, Model Number: 368124708, Model Type: Revolve 360 Slim, Manufactured Date: July 11, 2024. The car seat was being used in a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact rece
The contact owns a Nuna car seat, Model Type: Rava, Model Number: CS05103CVR, Manufactured Date: July 14, 2022. The car seat was being used in a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that the left side harn
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander with an Evenflo Revolve 360 Slim car seat, Model Number: 36812470A, Manufactured Date: December 12, 2022, installed in the vehicle. The contact received
The contact owns a Chicco Keyfit 360 Convertible child seat installed in a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the harness strap had detached from the T-bar in the rear of the child seat. Th
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Terrain. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V339000 (Child Seat); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated t
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V366000 (Child Seat); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dea
The contact owns an Evenflo Safety Seat, Model Type: Revolve Extend 360 Rotational All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, Model Number: 25701756, manufactured in October 2022. The safety seat was being util
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, and pressed the brakes when suddenly the second row passenger side captain seat erroneously moved f
The contact owns a Safety 1st Car Seat, Model Name: Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 Convertible, Model Number: CC286-GAD, Manufactured Date: August 17, 2022. The contact stated that the forward-facing safety
The contact owns a Britax Safety Seat, Model Type: Emblem, Model Number: E1A698A002299, Manufactured Date: 12-26-18. The contact stated that the height adjustment bar had fractured and failed to secur
The contact owns 3 Nuna Rava Car Seats. The first car seat Model Type: Convertible, Model Number: CS05103CVR, Manufactured Date: April 16, 2019. The second car seat Model Type: Convertible, Model Numb
The contact owns a Nuna Rava Car Seat, Model Type: Convertible, Model Number: CS05013-GRN, Manufactured Date: July 16, 2016. The contact stated that the harness buckle became difficult to adjust while
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes GLE350 with a Nuna Car Seat installed, Model Name: Rava, Model Number: CS05107RFD, Manufactured Date: May 05, 2021. The contact stated that on several occasions whenev
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a Diono car seat, Model Type: Cambria 2, Model Number: 31242 NA 01, Manufactured Date: January 9, 2024. The car seat was installed in a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while dr
The contact owns a Cybex Car Seat, Model Name: Aton 2, Manufactured Date: Aug 2019. The car seat was used in a 2012 Fiat 500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23C001000 (Chi
The contact owns a Britax, Model number: e1a267, Model Type: Advocate, and was manufactured on December 20 2020. The car seat was being utilized in a 2021 Tesla Model y The contact stated that while
The contact owns a Maxi Cosi Pria 85. The car seat was being utilized in a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21C003000 (Child Seat) however, the part to
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The contact owns a Recaro car seat, Model Type: Young Sport Hero, Model Number: N/A, Manufactured Date: N/A. The car seat was being utilized in a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that her child was
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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.