Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

1,347 NHTSA complaints about seat belts:rear/other issues across 39 makes and 343 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

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ODI category SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

1,347 filings · 343 models · 39 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,347 ODI rows
  • MODELS 343 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 39 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 6.1% 82 crash-flagged
  • RANK #134 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 12 deaths · 201 injuries
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER (this)1,347SEAT BELTS:FRONT1,380EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1,313BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERABACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSIN…1,385
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER vs nearest complaint-total peers

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#134 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (12 reported fatalities across 343 models). Open Toyota Camry (category leader) →

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER model-concentration reading

The standout signal for seat belts:rear/other is model concentration: Toyota Camry accounts for 34 filings (2.5% of this category) out of 1,347 total.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Toyota Camry against SEAT BELTS:FRONT on filing totals before treating seat belts:rear/other volume as a purchase signal.

1,347
Complaints
343
Models Affected
82
Crashes
6
Fires
12
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Toyota Camry
34
2 Ford Taurus
34
3 Dodge Caravan
32
4 Toyota Sienna
31
5 Dodge Grand Caravan
27
6 Honda Odyssey
24
7 Ford Explorer
21
8 Ford Expedition
21
9 Chrysler Town AND Country
20
10 Chevrolet Suburban
20
11 Honda Accord
19
12 Ford Windstar
18
13 Chevrolet Tahoe
18
14 Chevrolet Blazer
18
15 Volkswagen Jetta
17
16 Ford Escort
16
17 Chevrolet Venture
16
18 Jeep Grand Cherokee
15
19 Dodge Stratus
14
20 Plymouth Voyager
13
21 Oldsmobile Intrigue
13
22 Honda Civic
13
23 Toyota Corolla
12
24 Ford Focus
12
25 Jeep Liberty
11
26 Honda CR-V
11
27 Chevrolet Astro
11
28 Subaru Legacy
10
29 Jeep Cherokee
10
30 GMC Jimmy
10

Recent Complaints

2019 Subaru Legacy

THE ISSUE IS WITH THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT INTERFERING WITH REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER WHO MENTIONED IT LOOKED FINE BUT THEY CAN MOVE IT OVER. AFTER A FEW DAYS, T

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE MELTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE RENTAL LOCATION; HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO RESPOND. THE DE

2016 Mazda CX-5

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RECOIL ONCE ADJUSTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE N

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE REAR SEATS FAILED TO LATCH FOR PASSENGERS WHO WEIGHED OVER 125 POUNDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WA

2016 Subaru Outback

THE CENTER SEATBELT IN THE BACK SEAT ( THE ONE THAT COMES DOWN FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE) HAS FRAYED AND BECOME TORN THREE TIMES IN 20 MONTHS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS DONE DEC 21, 2016, SECOND WAS OC

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE

2010 Acura MDX

CPSC: 2010 ACURA MDX: CONSUMER STATED THE CHILD CHOKED ON THE HANGING STRAP FROM THE CEILING WHICH CAUSED HIM TO BE HOSPITALIZED. *SS

2003 Saturn VUE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN VUE. WHILE PARKED, THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IN THE REAR SEAT WAS LOCKED AND BECAME INOPERABLE. THE SEAT BELT FRAME BECAME DETACHED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES.

2010 Toyota Prius

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LATCH IN ORDER TO SECURE A PASSENGER OR CAR SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED ON T

2006 Jeep Commander

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO BUCKLE. ALSO, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEAD RESTS FAILED TO PUSH UP. THE FAILURE RECURRED M

1991 Nissan Maxima

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS NOT RETRACTING ON THE THIRD ROW. THE CONTACT HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO REMOVE A PASSENGER. THE

2009 GMC Acadia

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ACADIA. WHILE HER CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT, THE CONTACT COULD NOT UNLATCH THE REAR SEAT BELT RESTRAINT. AFTER MANY FAILED ATTEMPTS, THE SEAT BELT BEG

2009 Jeep Patriot

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT FAILED AND WAS PULLED UP OUT OF THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N

2007 Hyundai Santa FE

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SEAT BELT PASSENGER SIDE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THAT WAS

2010 Subaru Outback

2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR SEAT BELTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SEAT BELTS BECAME FRAYED AT THE POINT WHERE THEY ENTERED THE CAR WALL.

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

CPSC: I1350123A. COSCO CAR SEAT. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INERTIAL LOCK CREATED A PROBLEM REMOVING THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE NOT ENOUGH SLACK TO UNLOOP. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED A CHILD TO PASS OUT. *LN A THR

2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION AND REQUESTS AN INVESTIGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, H

2004 Chevrolet Aveo

WE PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP THIS YEAR. THE REAR SEAT BELTS DON'T EXTEND OR RETRACT. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUED ON OCTOBER 15, 2004 (RECALL # 04V407000). CHEVROLET'S RECALL C

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