Component

Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)

33 NHTSA complaints about tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) issues across 15 makes and 28 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.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)

33 filings · 28 models · 15 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 33 ODI rows
  • MODELS 28 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 15 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 3.0% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #368 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) vs nearest complaint-total peers

Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#368 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 28 models). Open Subaru Crosstrek (category leader) →

Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) severity reading

The standout signal for tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 33 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Subaru Crosstrek against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE on filing totals before treating tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) volume as a purchase signal.

33
Complaints
28
Models Affected
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Subaru Crosstrek
2
2 Ford Fusion
2
3 Ford Explorer
2
4 Chevrolet Traverse
2
5 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2
6 Toyota Redundant Sienna
1
7 Toyota Rav4
1
8 Toyota Corolla
1
9 Tesla Model Y
1
10 Subaru Forester
1
11 Subaru Ascent
1
12 Pontiac Vibe
1
13 Nissan Pathfinder
1
14 Nissan Murano
1
15 Mazda Mazda3
1
16 KIA Soul
1
17 Jeep Renegade
1
18 Honda Pilot
1
19 Honda Odyssey
1
20 GMC Acadia
1
21 Ford Flex
1
22 Ford F-350
1
23 Dodge Journey
1
24 Dodge Durango
1
25 Chevrolet Volt
1
26 BMW X5
1
27 BMW I4 Xdrive40
1
28 Audi Q5
1

Recent Complaints

2024 Nissan Pathfinder

I am filing a safety complaint regarding a Chicco NextFit car seat. The anchor tab on my child’s car seat has become visibly stressed and appears to be failing after only two years of normal use. This

2019 Subaru Forester

Pipa Rx Aire base latch system appeared to latch when it wasn’t secured to the anchor. I moved the base between vehicles. When reattaching the base, the right indicator clicked and turned green withou

2017 Ford Explorer

While the car seat was properly installed and being used under normal conditions, the top tether strap pulled free from the anchor point. This caused the car seat to no longer be safely secured. The t

2025 BMW I4 Xdrive40

Nuna had a major recall for their rava convertible car seats as your organization is aware of. However, there are two main issues that I'm having that Nuna has refused to address nor do they have a vi

2023 Honda Pilot

The car seat snug lock feature in the forward facing position does NOT create a snug fit and becomes loose over time. BOTH of my turn2me seats do this. Purchased on the same day. We recently forward

2024 Honda Odyssey

Install progressively loosens over a couple days and must be reinstalled at least once a week. Used as directed in manufacturers instructions. I have video with date stamps to show

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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2005 Pontiac Vibe

Product Safety Alert: Mar 19, 2025 Stop using the following item because of a potential safety issue. Visit the public recall notice for more guidance. Evenflo GoTime LX Booster Car Seat (Chardon Bla

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Using the seat belt with the safe lock feature for rear facing, the car seat becomes loose within 2-3 times using it with my daughter. We have to have her out, undo the safe lock and pull the seat bel

2017 GMC Acadia

The front drive car seat motor is damaged. It will not recline making it very uncomfortable to drive. GMC has inspected the car and indicated that i need a new motor and seat frame. The cost is over

2019 Ford Fusion

The lower latch/tether fails to secure the car seat. Any time that the lower latch is tightened for installation, it becomes loose within an hour of installation. The car and car seat were taken to th

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

I purchased these Carseats after I was in an accident and needed to replace the 2 that I had, The tethers attached to the carseat were not effective at all, I could not get them anywhere near close to

2023 Ford Explorer

I have had to re-install the seat multiple times in the last 2-3 weeks because it keeps coming loose in rear facing mode. I installed the seat in early to mid-March. I first noticed it was loose on 4/

2017 Chevrolet Volt

This seat is impossible to install safely in most vehicles. I have installed it into 4-5 different vehicles including cars, trucks, and SUVs. In every case but one it was impossible to install tightly

2016 Mazda Mazda3 Crash

The cup holder on the car seat is damaged, as it broke from the car seat at the time of the incident. The hook in which buckles the car seat to the car is stuck and no longer pulls out nor in, No long

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

My issue is with the vehicle's car seat latches. The latches in the Chevy Trailblazer (Manufactured) are designed in a way that is unsafe and also hard to install a car seat for children who are 2 and

2021 Chevrolet Traverse

When this seat is first installed with the seat belt, it has a tight fit. However, the install seems to loosen for no apparent reason on its own. This occurs frequently. The seat is properly installed

2014 Ford Flex

The snuglock technology is a joke on this seat. It doesn’t matter if it’s latch or seatbelt installed the lock off isn’t holding it in position. Over time it becomes loose and the seat is moving more

2019 Dodge Durango

The car seat base was not secure to the seat after installing. We installed the car seat rear facing to bring home our expecting newborn and noticed how much the base moved around not only side to sid

2019 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated while attaching a Graco Safety First with the latch system, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not equipped with the lower latch for t

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