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1990 Ford Probe Seat Belts:front:anchorage Problems

NHTSA component category: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · data through 07/14/2026

31Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints
9.6%Of all 323 complaints
#4Most-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:anchorage ranks on this vehicle

SEAT BELTS148 · 45.8%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE31 · 9.6%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT10 · 3.1%

Share of the 323 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1990 Ford Probe overview page.

What owners report

“THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND HOLDS DRIVER VERY TIGHT IN THE SEAT. SOMETIMES YOU THINK THAT THE SEAT BELT IS GOING TO…”NHTSA complaint 807002 — filed 01/02/1997
“FREMONT FORD SAIDS THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE HELD FOR 2DAYS FOR REPAIR WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. PLEASE DESCRIBE.”NHTSA complaint 806374 — filed 12/16/1996
“PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE CAUSING INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION #EA94-032 DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS. TT”NHTSA complaint 974327 — filed 11/01/1995

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

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Ford Probe have seat belts:front:anchorage problems?

Seat Belts:front:anchorage is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1990 Ford Probe: 31 of 323 complaints on file (9.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1990 Ford Probe have in total?

323 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

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

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 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 07/14/2026.