Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts...
1968-1980 · 8 model years
MG MGB Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the MG MGB across 8 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1978 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
MGB complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common MGB problems
MG MGB recalls 6
The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "Vehicle identification number-basic requirements".
The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit.
The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
Latest MGB complaints
1978 Mgb customer had questions about the seat belts customer stated that they had always been frustrated about the operation of the belts**cc the consumer came across a recall regarding the seat belts for his vehicle. Recall #85v059000. *Jb
Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter #85v059000 regarding seatbelts:front was printed off the internet. The contact never received a recall notice for this problem, and had problems having the recall work performed. The manufacturer was contacted and determined that it was not their responsibility for the recall work since the company had changed companies. The recall letter stated that the manufacturer was jaguar. The manufacturer informed the contact that the nhtsa had printed a memo stating that jaguar was not responsible for the recall, due to ford motor company purchasing jaguar.
Seat belts jams. Was put on list for recall replacement by jaguar cars several years ago, then was told that rover was now incharge of all recalls. Rover has not done anything yet regarding the seatbelt recall.
Consumer complained that manufacturer has been putting off a safety recall on the seat belt retractors on both sides. Land rover acknowledged safety defects, and promised to inform consumer in a few months. The few months have just added into a two year waiting. *Ak
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR RECALLED.
Questions about the MG MGB
Which MG MGB years have the most problems?
What are the most common MG MGB problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (5) most often.
How many recalls does the MG MGB have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all MG MGB model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data