Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

3,757 NHTSA complaints about seat belts:front:anchorage issues across 41 makes and 429 models.

The seat belts:front:anchorage is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 3,757 filings from 41 manufacturers and 429 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 502 crashes, 11 fires, 874 injuries, and 71 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the DODGE CARAVAN with 269 filings, followed by PLYMOUTH VOYAGER and PLYMOUTH GRAND 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.

3,757
Complaints
429
Models Affected
502
Crashes
11
Fires
71
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 DODGE CARAVAN 269
2 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 233
3 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER 103
4 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 97
5 FORD ESCORT 92
6 HONDA ACCORD 78
7 FORD TAURUS 64
8 FORD EXPLORER 61
9 FORD PROBE 59
10 CHEVROLET S10 45
11 TOYOTA CAMRY 44
12 FORD MUSTANG 41
13 HONDA CIVIC 40
14 CHEVROLET LUMINA 38
15 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 38
16 NISSAN SENTRA 37
17 JEEP WRANGLER 37
18 JEEP CHEROKEE 36
19 SATURN SL 35
20 CHEVROLET BLAZER 35
21 TOYOTA COROLLA 34
22 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 33
23 CHEVROLET ASTRO 33
24 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 30
25 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 30
26 MERCURY SABLE 29
27 PONTIAC GRAND AM 28
28 FORD WINDSTAR 28
29 DODGE RAM 28
30 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 28

Recent Complaints

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and attempting to fasten the driver's side seat belt, the seat belt floor anchor detached. No warnin

2017 FORD MUSTANG

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while exiting the vehicle, the seat belt anchor detached from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dea

2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and attempting to buckle the seat belt, the contact became aware that the seat belt was no longer attached.

2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steel cable used to anchor the front driver’s side lap seat belt had fractured. The contact stated no warning light was illumina

2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated there was a defect with the driver's side seat belt. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repai

2004 JEEP WRANGLER Crash Fatal

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE

1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE KIT Z52. THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPEN ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW

2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE

VEHICLE OVERHEATS; PASSENGER FLOOR INNER SIDE GETS VERY HOT, COOLANT LIGHT ON PANEL COMES ON AND LEAKS COOLANT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BENITEZ AUTO IN CAGUAS PUERTO RICO) BUT THEY CLAIM

2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT FAILED TO UNLOCK AND REMAINED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MAN

1999 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 99V328000. SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL. SEAT BELT BUCKLE EVEN AFTER THE RECALL INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT IS DEFECTIVE, THE CONNECTION IN BETWEEN METAL SPRING AND PLASTIC IS UNSAFE AND U

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 OLDSMOBILE CIERA. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 95V173000, SEAT BELTS FRONT, ANCHORAGE ON HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE, CONTACT HAD

2000 FORD MUSTANG

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS PULLED BACK AND HAD NO SLACK. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO PULL THE SEAT BELT OUT TO ELIMINATE THE SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT. TH

2003 FORD E-350

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-350. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V069000, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND HE WAS

2000 FORD MUSTANG

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THE SEAT BELT WEBBING BECAME LODGED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT

1991 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE SEAT BELT BUT IT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. HE CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY ADVIS

1998 FORD TAURUS Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING IN THE VEHICLE AS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BEL

1999 MERCURY SABLE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK IN THE ANCHORAGE AND WOULD NOT PU

1999 FORD TAURUS

I HAVE A 1999 FORD TAURUS. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS RECENTLY LOCKED AND IS UNFUNCTIONAL. I LOOKED UP ON YOUR RECALL LIST TO SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ID 99V250000. I CO

2000 FORD MUSTANG

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT B

1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IN HIS VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER, THE SEAT BELT BEGAN TO FAIL. WHENEVER HE WOULD BUCK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve seat belts:front:anchorage issues?
The NHTSA has received 3,757 complaints about seat belts:front:anchorage problems across 429 vehicle models from 41 manufacturers.
How dangerous are seat belts:front:anchorage defects?
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE issues have been linked to 502 crashes, 11 fires, 874 injuries, and 71 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most seat belts:front:anchorage problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for seat belts:front:anchorage issues is the DODGE CARAVAN with 269 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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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