Component
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS:STRAP/WEBBING
11 NHTSA complaints about child seat:harness:strap/webbing issues across 7 makes and 10 models.
The child seat:harness:strap/webbing is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 11 filings from 7 manufacturers and 10 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 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 2 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN with 2 filings, followed by TOYOTA 4 RUNNER and NISSAN ROGUE. 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 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 2 |
| 2 | TOYOTA 4 RUNNER | 1 |
| 3 | NISSAN ROGUE | 1 |
| 4 | HONDA PILOT | 1 |
| 5 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 6 | GMC ACADIA | 1 |
| 7 | FORD EXPLORER | 1 |
| 8 | FORD EXPEDITION | 1 |
| 9 | DODGE STRATUS | 1 |
| 10 | DODGE CARAVAN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer equipped with a Graco Slimfit safety seat. The contact stated that the left harness strap was damaged and ripped in the middle. The contact mentioned that the saf
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A DOREL JUVENILE GROUP MAXI-COSI CAR SEAT, MODEL NAME: PRIA 85, MODEL NUMBER: CC121BIZ, MANUFACTURED DATE: 05/07/2015 UTILIZED IN A 2014 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THA
ON 11/13/19 AT 06:18 A 2016 NISSAN ROGUE SWERVED LEFT, THEN RIGHT, STRUCK A UTILITY POLE HEAD ON AT 30 MPH. DRIVER HAD MINOR ABRASIONS. TWO CHILDREN IN BACK BOTH IN FF CAR SEATS SECURED W LOWER ANCHOR
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO EXTEND2FIT CONVERTIBLE CHILD SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: 1965233. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 22, 2017. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A SAFETY FIRST ADVANCE SAFETY SEAT THAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON AUGUST 3, 2011. THE CHILD SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2006 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE
I BUCKLED MY 3 MONTH OLD SON INTO HIS BRITAX MARATHON CAR SEAT. I MADE A WIDE LEFT TURN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE STARTED TO SCREAM. I PULLED OVER AND PARKED MY CAR AND GOT OUT TO CHECK ON HIM. HE HAD SL
2004 DODGE STRATUS. 2006 BRITAX SAFE VOYAGE CAR SEAT HARNESS RETAINER CLIP IS THIN AND BENT AND DOES NOT HOLD THE HARNESS IN PLACE. *KB *JB
I WAS FOLLOWING UP ON THE DEATH OF A 1 MONTH THAT WAS EJECTED FROM A COSCO CHILD SEAT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAIN ACCIDENT. WHILE FOLLOWING UP ON THE DEATH, I WAS LOOKING AT PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VEHICLE FR
CONSUMER'S CHILD IS NO LONGER ABLE TO FIT IN THE GRACO COMFORT SPORT CHILD SEAT EVEN THOUGH IT IS SUPPOSE TO FIT UP TO 40LBS.*MR *TT THE CONSUMER WISHES TO WITHDRAWAL HIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE HE HAS LE
THE LAP BUCKLE OF THE HARNESS ON THE CAR SEAT UNLATCHED DURING AN ACCIDENT. *JB THE CONSUMER CHECKED HER SON AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND FOUND HIM UNDONE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A CURB. *SC *J
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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.