1996 Dodge Neon seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1996 Dodge Neon — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In front collision at 35 mph shoulder belt did not restrain driver. Driver suffered a sprained shoulder and knee injury. Vehicle was totalled.*ak *yh”
filed Apr 22, 2002
“Both driver's side and passenger side seat belts have come unbolted and fallen to the "floor" twice on each side. The window on the passanger side has scratches in the actual glass. This is caused by something inside the door. I have noticed several other neons with the same problem.”
filed May 19, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
0801003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 25, 2003
Seat Belts problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Neon | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 Neon | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 Neon | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 Neon | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 Neon | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 Neon | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 Neon | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 Neon | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 Neon | 18 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.