Component
CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP
20 NHTSA complaints about child seat:latch connector/clip issues across 15 makes and 19 models.
The child seat:latch connector/clip is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 20 filings from 15 manufacturers and 19 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, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA ODYSSEY with 2 filings, followed by VOLVO V70 and VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. 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 | 2 |
| 2 | VOLVO V70 | 1 |
| 3 | VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN | 1 |
| 4 | TOYOTA SIENNA | 1 |
| 5 | PONTIAC FIREBIRD | 1 |
| 6 | NISSAN MAXIMA | 1 |
| 7 | MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE | 1 |
| 8 | MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 | 1 |
| 9 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 10 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 1 |
| 11 | HONDA CIVIC | 1 |
| 12 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 13 | FORD F-150 | 1 |
| 14 | DODGE CARAVAN | 1 |
| 15 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 1 |
| 16 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 1 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 1 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 1 |
| 19 | BMW 3-SERIES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a Dorel Disney Baby Car Seat, Model Name: Light âN Comfy 35, Manufactured Date: August 06, 2021, installed in a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while placing the car seat ont
The contact owns an Evenflo Car Seat, Model Number: 36412348, Model Type: Nurture Max, Manufactured Date: 8/17/2022. The car seat was being utilized in a 1998 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AN EVENFLO BIG KID SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: 31311545. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 27, 2013. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS LOCATED IN A 2000 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT W
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BABY TREND EXPEDITION TRAVEL SYSTEM (NA), MODEL NUMBER: TJ94773. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 10, 2012. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2003 BMW 3 SERIES. AFT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A RECARO PERFORMANCE SPORT VIBE (NA) REARFACING INFANT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: 386.01.VIBE. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2014. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 20
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A COSCO SAFETY SEAT LIGHT AND COMFY SAFETY SEAT (NA), MODEL NUMBER: IC-108BVN (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2013. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 1996 PON
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NAME: READY RIDE, AND MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER 01, 2012. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER HA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A RECARO PERFORMANCE SPORT (NA) REARFACING INFANT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: 386.01 (NA). THE SEAT WAS LOCATED IN A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST OF 2014. T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 (NA) BABY TREND FLEX-LOC REAR FACING INFANT SEAT. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2012 AND LOCATED IN A 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE
BRITAX FASTBACK CAR SEAT PUSH BUTTON LATCH STUCK. COULDN'T RELEASE EVEN WITH TWO PEOPLE TRYING TO PUSH THE RED BUTTON. FINALLY HAD TO GET SCISSORS TO CUT THE STRAP TO REMOVE THE CHILD (RELATED VEHI
COULD NOT RELEASE BUCKLE TO SEAT BELT ON CAR SEAT, SPENT APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TRYING TO GET MY CHILD OUT. CALLED HUSBAND TO COME BY HIS WORK TO SEE IF HE COULD HELP BEFORE I CUT THE STRAPS. THIS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A CONTACT OWNS A 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT OWNS A BABY TREND CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER TS25751 (NA), MANUFACTURED NOVEMBER 21, 2012. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BABY TREND CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: TJ94128 (NA), AND MANUFACTURED JULY 7, 2012. THE CHILD SEAT WAS BEING USED IN A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BRITAX MARATHON CHILD SEAT, MANUFACTURED IN FEBRUARY 2007. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER LATCHING HER CHILD INTO THE SEAT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, THE LATCH SLOWLY LOOSENED AND CAUSE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE VEHICLE HAS A 2003 COSCO CHILD SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 22-100 FSM (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 24, 2005. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING
INSTALLATION ISSUES REGARDING EVENFLO GENERATIONS COMBINATION SEAT, MODEL 3522607 L1, MANUFACTURED IN MARCH 5, 2008. 1) LATCH ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED TO THE BOOSTER SEAT WITH A PLASTIC PEG AND A STRAP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO COMFORTSPORT CHILD SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 8433F0F. THE CHILD SEAT WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL ON THE LATCH SYSTEM IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLVO V70. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A SUDDEN STOP. AS A RESULT, THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT UNLATCHED AND SLAMMED HER CHILD INTO THE FRONT SEAT. THE CHILD'S C
THE LATCH SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE INFANT HAS BEEN UNSECURED IN THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, ONCE PLACED INTO THE SEAT, MOTHER DISCOVERED THE INFANT LATCH WAS NOT SECURE.*AK
CPST CHECKING CAR SEATS FOUND LATCH ANCHOR ON 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA TO HAVE UNUSUALLY LONG SIDES (? 3CM). LATCH HOOKS FROM CHILD RESTRAINT HAD MIGRATED TO THE SIDE PORTION OF THE ANCHORS. NOT SURE IF
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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.