1991 Ford Probe Seat Belts:front:retractor Problems

NHTSA component category: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · data through 07/12/2026

24Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints

13.6%Of all 177 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seat belts:front:retractor ranks on this vehicle

SEAT BELTS72 · 40.7%

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING32 · 18.1%

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR24 · 13.6%

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE15 · 8.5%

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY5 · 2.8%

Share of the 177 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1991 Ford Probe overview page.

What owners report

“RETRACTOR FAILS TO ALLOW SEAT BELT TO EXTEND WHEN ENTERING CAR.”NHTSA complaint 702668 — filed 01/27/1999

“THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP, NOT ALLOWING THE OCCUPANT TO MOVE. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT BECOMES VERY TIGHT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE…”NHTSA complaint 812514 — filed 05/27/1997

“RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON SEAT BELTS, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN DEC.96, BUT DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS. NOW THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATTBELT IS REALLY…”NHTSA complaint 809486 — filed 04/29/1997

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 Ford Probe have seat belts:front:retractor problems?

Seat Belts:front:retractor is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1991 Ford Probe: 24 of 177 complaints on file (13.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1991 Ford Probe have in total?

177 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seat belts:front:retractor category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.