Lexus RX300 seat belt problems

Filed Oct 7, 2017 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · CA

Driver side seat belt does not retract

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Seat belts · 120,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lexus rx300. The contact stated that while traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle and the rear passenger side seat belt failed to secure the passenger. As a result, the passenger sustained a broken leg, broken wrist and needed to undergo surgery. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Airbags · 290,000 miles · KS · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus rx 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash and none of the air bags deployed. The contact mentioned that he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the failure. As a result, he sustained a head injury after hitting the dashboard. The driver of the other vehicle suffered a neck injury. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 290,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Seat belts · 124,126 miles · GA

Seat belt does not retract properly. I changed back seats, but driver's one is not working either. Help!

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Seat belts · KY

Driver's seat belt does not properly retract after being extended. Was replaced once by the local dealer about five years ago even though vehicle was out of warranty. Belt has gradually developed the same problem over the recent years.

Filed Nov 14, 2006 · Seat belts · 55,950 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the right rear seat belt buckle failed to remain latched. When the belt was rebuckled, the buckle disengaged after 5 minutes. The service dealer was notified, but the manufacturer was not.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 43,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

The consumer was involved in a rear end collision of 25 MPH, and the air bags failed to deploy. The upper harness of the seat belt failed to hold the consumer in place. The consumers chest hit up against the steering wheel. The consumer was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. *jb *sc

Filed May 9, 2003 · Airbags · 39,473 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Injuries to chest, abdomen, knees, wrist due to air bags non deployment in collision. Obvious front impact damage to vehicle impact estimated @ 40 MPH. No air bag deployment. Other vehicle involved pulled into oncoming traffic with no chance of avoidance. My seat belt locked and caused severe bruising to my sternum, abdomen, knees. I bought this premium priced vehicle based in part on the safety features that did not perform. I could have been killed. Vehicle I was driving as owner is 1999 lexus rx 300 equipped with front and side SRS.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

Since I have had the car (2/2000) the driver's seat belt has intermittently loosened 4-6 inches during normal driving conditions as well as while braking. The seatbelt has been replaced 2x, but the problem persisted and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the seatbelt loosening. The factory rep sent out by lexus also could not find anything the matter. The problem was always intermittent. In late june I rearended 1 possibly 2 cars while going at approx 35mph. The seatbelt failed to hold me in place, I hit the steering wheel sustaining an acute chest wall contusion (documented after being taken by ambulance to the nearest emergency room). Lexus continues to claim there is nothing wrong with the seatbelt.

Filed Jan 17, 2000 · Seat belts · TN

Seat belt does not retract properly & has come loose from the car frame.