1997 Toyota Corolla seat belts problems

Filed Jul 3, 2015 · Seat belts · 170,000 miles · NV

My driver side seat belt will not come out. I have actually had this problem before and got it fixed about a year or two ago. I paid over 300.00 for a mechanic shop to completely replace my seat belt. Now it is happening again to the replacement seat belt. I really don't think it should be my responsibility to get this seat belt thing fixed every two years because of faulty/defective engineering.

Filed Apr 8, 2010 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact stated that the seat belt would not release. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and tried to unlatch the seat belt while the vehicle was stopped but it still would not release. She had to use a screwdriver to open the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was suggested that the release button be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired and the VIN was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 99,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2006 · Seat belts · AL

Front seat belts lock after several attempts to pull out the seat belt it finally locks. Had seat belt replaced several times and keeps repeating. I feel this should be a recall after reading the numerous logs about this very problem.

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Seat belts · 93,700 miles · FL

Safety belts in toyota corolla lock so we are unable to use them. Toyota says since the car is a 97 and out of warranty it is not toyota's responsibility. Wrong it is a defect that we replaced already once.

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Seat belts · WI

Front passenger seat belt retractor locks preventing use of seat belt.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Seat belts · NC

My seat belts in my toyota corolla has an defect, driver side seat belt is hung and I cant get it on I have to pull hard just to get it on, and it get hung again, passenger belt in the rear is all the way out and want retract, I have 3 kids under the age 6 and its a big concern for me.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Seat belts · NC

The driver's seat belt and the rear seat belts did not retract. The dealer will repair at owner's expense. *ak

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Seat belts · FL

The driver seat belts did not retract after being released. *jb when the belt did work, it would lock tight and would not allow one to lean forward when the vehicle was stopped. *sc

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Seat belts · IL · 1 injury

Driver's seat belt will not come out of holder often, must pull repeatedly to get unit to release. Once you get the seat belt on it locks often making it impossible for me to turn to see rear traffic. ?

Filed Feb 28, 2004 · Seat belts · 50,000 miles · PA

Front driver's side seat belt will not disengage from retractor. Not only is this a safety issue but it is illegal to drive in this (and most) state(s) without wearing a seat belt. Numerous complaints on this issue have been reported. I believe toyota owes it to the consumer to repair this unsafe and illegal problem many driver's are experiencing with this particular vehicle make/model.