Component
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
91 NHTSA complaints about child seat:tether: strap/webbing issues across 24 makes and 54 models.
The child seat:tether: strap/webbing is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 91 filings from 24 manufacturers and 54 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 6 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER with 7 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 | PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER | 7 |
| 2 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 7 |
| 3 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 6 |
| 4 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 5 |
| 5 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 4 |
| 6 | DODGE CARAVAN | 4 |
| 7 | FORD ESCORT | 3 |
| 8 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 3 |
| 9 | RAM 1500 | 2 |
| 10 | MITSUBISHI LANCER | 2 |
| 11 | HONDA ACCORD | 2 |
| 12 | FORD TAURUS | 2 |
| 13 | FORD EXPLORER | 2 |
| 14 | CHEVROLET VENTURE | 2 |
| 15 | VOLVO V70XC | 1 |
| 16 | VOLVO S60 | 1 |
| 17 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 1 |
| 18 | TOYOTA LAND CRUISER | 1 |
| 19 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 1 |
| 20 | TOYOTA 4 RUNNER | 1 |
| 21 | SUBARU OUTBACK | 1 |
| 22 | SUBARU IMPREZA | 1 |
| 23 | SUBARU FORESTER | 1 |
| 24 | SATURN SL | 1 |
| 25 | PONTIAC MONTANA | 1 |
| 26 | NISSAN ROGUE | 1 |
| 27 | NISSAN MURANO | 1 |
| 28 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 1 |
| 29 | MAZDA PROTEGE | 1 |
| 30 | KIA SOUL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
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
THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT LATCHES ARE INACCESSIBLE AS THEY ARE BURIED IN TIGHT UPHOLSTERY. I CAN'T ALWAYS SUCCESSFULLY LATCH THE CAR SEATS INTO THE CAR AND WHEN I SUCCEED IT IS ONLY WITH THE HELP OF SOME
CHILD SEAT TETHER STRAP ANCHOR RINGS ON INSTALLED ON 2010 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. THE OWNER'S MANUAL CLEARLY STATES IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION SEQUENCE ON PAGE 75 PARAGRAPH 3 "PASS EACH TETH
CHILD SEAT TETHER STRAP ANCHOR RINGS INSTALLED ON 2010 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. THE OWNER'S MANUAL CLEARLY STATES IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION SEQUENCE ON PAGE 75 PARAGRAPH 3 "PASS EACH TETHER
PLASTIC PART ON THE TETHER STRAP (TO ADJUST IT) BROKE (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2007, MAKE=HONDA, MODEL=PILOT). *TR
I TOOK MY 2007 CHEVY EXPRESS 15 PASSENGER VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING TO HAVE "STRONGER" TETHERS INSTALLED, ALSO ADDITIONAL TETHERS INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER TETHERS THAT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DOREL CHILD SEAT, MODEL 22-209 ABR (NA). THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON APRIL 16, 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE CONNECTIONS ON THE SEAT WERE CORRODED. THE STRAPS WE
THE ADJUSTOR FOR THE TOP TETHER CRACKED IN HALF. HAD TO PAY BRITAX FOR A NEW ONE PLUS SHIPPING. THEN I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHERS WITH MARATHONS SERIAL: E9W0672008780 MODEL: E9W067
THE ADJUSTER TO LOOSEN/TIGHTEN TOP TETHER CRACKED. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2004, MAKE=NISSAN, MODEL=ALTIMA). *TR
THE STRAP ON THE CAR SEAT THAT TIGHTENS THE HARNESS IS FRAYING VERY QUICKLY. OVER HALF OF THE STRAP IS FRAYED. WE HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR SEAT FOR 9 MONTHS. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=200
AFTER PURCHASING THE EVENFLO TRIUMPH ADVANCE, I ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL IT IN MY 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY. AFTER USING THE LATCH SYSTEM TO INSTALL THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE FORWARD-FACING POSITION OF MY 2ND
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA RIDGE LINE TRUCK. THE CONTACT TESTED THREE CHILD SAFETY SEATS TO ENSURE THAT THE TETHER STRAP WOULD WORK PROPERLY. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTOR ATTEMPTED TO INSTA
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL CAR SEAT IN ORDER TO USE THE TETHER STRAP A MOUNTING BRACKET HAS TO BE INSTALLED. SUBARU INSISTED THAT CONTACT
WAS IN A 45 MPH REAR END COLLISION. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BACK SEAT PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND TETHER CLIP FAILED. SONS CAR SEAT HIT THE BACK OF PASSENGER SEAT, LUCKILY I HAD ALREADY DROPPED IN OFF
EVENFLO CAR SEAT HARNESS ADJUSTER STRAP DIFFICULT TO ADJUST WEATHER THE CSS IS OCCUIED OR OCCUPEID. CSS INSTALLED FORWARD FACING, BACK SEAT, CENTER WITH LAP BELT. *BF *NM
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04C002000) REGARDING THE HARNESS STRAPS!! NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *JB
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04C002000, CONCERNING THE HARNESS STRAP. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT PARTS IN LATE NOVEMBER. *SC *JB
I HAVE A 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB. I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD THAT USES A REAR FACING INFANT CAR SEAT. THERE ARE NO FLOOR OR SEAT ANCHORS OR TETHERS TO HOOK THE CAR SEAT TO. THERE IS TETHERS AT THE HEAD R
CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILURE, HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS TO PROPERLY TIGHTEN. *BF *SC *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES(04C002000) FOR THE HARNESS STRAP. PLEASE FILL IN MODEL NUMBER AND MANUFACTURER DATES. *JB
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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.