Lexus ES300 seat belt problems

Filed Aug 23, 2013 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · CA

Both left and right rear seat belt buckles have failed. I am unable to insert belts into the buckle. Cleaning and lube had no affect.

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Seat belts · MD

Seat belt retraction failure. The seat belt on my 1998 lexus had been slow to retract, sometimes not retract at all. It appears this problem is not unique to this model or year. Many other vehicles made by toyota and lexus have the exact same problem (based on searching on the internet). This is probably due to a defect in components of the seat belt assembly.

Filed Feb 12, 2009 · Seat belts · 17,708 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lexus es300. The contact stated that the seat belt has been unable to retract ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has not been diagnosed due to the warranty. The failure mileage was 17,708 and current mileage was 73,000. Updated 03-09-09 *bf the seat belt did not retract when it was unlocked. The consumer stated he has difficulties fastening the seatbelt at times. Updated 03/10/09.

Filed Jan 31, 2004 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · KY

Front seat belt may not latch properly and can un-latch itself. Has occurred occasionally without warning since the original incident date.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Seat belts · GA

Seatbelt will not retract, causing it to fail in the event of a vehicle crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak consumer states the entire seat belt assembly had to be replaced.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Seat belts · IL

Driver's side seat belt unlatches at times.additionally, the passenger side seat belt plastic retainer has broken and has a sharp protruding edge which in an accident may prove very dangerous.

Filed Mar 15, 2001 · Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was stopped in middle of street while trying to make a turn and consumer was hit from back at about 60 MPH. Vehicle was totaled. Seat belt failed during collision, and driver sustained injuries. Sent a letter to t manufacturer.

Filed Dec 18, 2000 · Locks, Seat belts · MA

Seat belt does not retract automatically. As a result door was closed on seatbelt, and door does not close properly.

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Seat belts · PA · crash

Seat belt doesn't retract when removed after crash repair. Dealer claims this is normal when car gets old! Belt must be manually pushed back into retractor after each time it's used. I'm afraid belt may not work properly in a severe crash.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX · crash

Vehicle was involved in an accident; vehicle was broadsided on passenger's side at approximately 35mph or more. Passenger was forced over to driver's side because seat belt did not lock properly, and both air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle at dealer at this tim.; seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.