Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
10 NHTSA complaints about seat belts:critical fasteners issues across 7 makes and 10 models.
Data updated August 2026
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
10 filings · 10 models · 7 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 10 ODI rows
- MODELS 10 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 7 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 30.0% 3 crash-flagged
- RANK #460 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 3 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#460 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 10 models). Open TOYOTA 4RUNNER (category leader) →
The seat belts:critical fasteners is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 10 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, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA 4RUNNER with 1 filings, followed by NISSAN SENTRA and MERCEDES-BENZ C300. 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 | TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 1 |
| 2 | NISSAN SENTRA | 1 |
| 3 | MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 1 |
| 4 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 1 |
| 5 | HONDA CIVIC | 1 |
| 6 | FORD EXPEDITION | 1 |
| 7 | FORD EDGE | 1 |
| 8 | DODGE JOURNEY | 1 |
| 9 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 1 |
| 10 | BMW X3 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s and driver’s seat belt fasteners independently unlocked. The contact stated that she had two small children in car seats
The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to slide, hydroplane, and crash into a cement ditch drain. There
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while utilizing the rear seat belts, the seat belts occasionally failed to latch as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The l
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 40 -45 mph, he collided with a Volkswagen Jetta that cut him off. All the airbags in the
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 25 - 30 mph when another vehicle was coming towards him. To avoid a crash the driver turned t
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Journey. The contact experienced a driver's seat belt functionality failure. There was a seat belt warning light. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer which diagnose
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that the seat belt latch plate failed to latch securely into the buckle of the seat belt while the contact was attempting to exit the veh
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota 4-Runner. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speed, the contact pulled into a parking lot and parked the vehicle. The contact attempted to exit the vehicle
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal and noticed that the passenger in the front passenger’s seat was no
DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL ON CAR FOR SEAT BELT BRACKET SAYING THEY DID NOT HAVE THE TIME. APPOINTMENT WAS MADE NEARLY 3 MONTHS PRIOR
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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.
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