Component
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS BUCKLE:CONVERTIBLE
6 NHTSA complaints about child seat:harness buckle:convertible issues across 5 makes and 6 models.
The child seat:harness buckle:convertible is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 6 filings from 5 manufacturers and 6 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 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 1 filings, followed by GMC ACADIA and FORD WINDSTAR. 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 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 2 | GMC ACADIA | 1 |
| 3 | FORD WINDSTAR | 1 |
| 4 | FORD EXPLORER | 1 |
| 5 | CHRYSLER VOYAGER | 1 |
| 6 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO EXTEND2FIT CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: 1965233. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON OCTOBER 19, 2016. THE SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2007 GMC ACADIA. WHILE SEATED IN
EVENFLO MODEL # 263120-P1, WHEN THE CONSUMER PUSHED THE RELEASE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE STRAPS THE STRAP BUCKLE FELL COMPLETELY APART. THE CLIP WAS STILL HOLDING THE CHILD SAFELY BUT THE CONSUMER COULD
REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT WITH A CONVERTIBLE CHILD CARSEAT ATTACHED FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. BOTH OCCASIONS INVOLVED AN OLDER (9 YR. OLD) RELATIVE WHO WAS SEATED IN THE MIDDLE AND THE FAILED BUCKLE
MY 20-MONTH-OLD DAUGHER CAN UNLATCH THE LOCK ON HER ROUNDABOUT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT (MODEL 161). SHE HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES WHILE RIDING IN THE CAR. TODAY, SHE UNLATCHED THE LOCK WHILE SITTING
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT LOCK BROKE, WAS UNABLE TO LOCK SEAT PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVID FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THE LOCK LATCH ON THE CENTURY ROOM TO GROW CAR SEAT MODEL #4331NVS 300 STE MANUFACTURER DATE 1998-08-28C DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY, CAUSING CHILD TO BE FREE WHILE TRAVELING OR TRAPPED AT TIMES. COMPANY
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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.