2005 Toyota Sienna seat belts problems

83 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,281. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 83
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 65,281
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Rear/other
5
Front: retractor
1
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Sienna seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Sienna seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 34

Related recalls

Seat beltsReported July 20, 2005 · 345,443 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. The affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.
Risk: If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 05V327000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seatbelt malfunctionOpened June 13, 2005, closed August 2, 2005

The shoulder portion of the middle-row seatbelt webbing feeds through an opening in the seatbelt bezel located at the top of the seat.the bezel also contains a clip that covers a narrow slot in the bezel.the clip may become dislodged from use and allow the seat belt to become stuck in the narrow slot exposed by the dislodged clip. In addition to odi's 10 consumer complaints, toyota's letter response to the agency identifies 40 other consumer and field reports and 3,089 warranty repairs that required the replacement of the seatbelt bezel and/or clip.a stuck or jammed seatbelt does not offer proper occupant protection in the event of a vehicle crash.toyota has notified the agency by letter dated july 19, 2005 (amended in letter dated july 22, 2005), that it will recall 345,443 my 2004-2005 7-passenger and 8-passenger sienna vehicles built from the start of production up to may 18, 2005.toyota dealers will replace the seatbelt bezel and clip with an improved design on all vehicles.vehicles produced beginning may 18 already have the improved seatbelt bezel and clip.this investigation is closed.

EA05010

What 2005 Toyota Sienna owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 28, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL

The airbag light is on. The seatbelt on the passenger side gets stuck.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Seat belts · CA

Driver and passenger front seat belts do not retract properly. It gives driver and front passenger a sense that the seatbelts work only to find the seatbelt is loose at the waist. A known problem by toyota in the 2016 "campaign" whereby they installed driver and front passenger seatbelts. Here it is 2020 and the exact same issue is happening.

Filed Dec 7, 2020 · Seat belts · 96,000 miles · LA

The right front passenger seatbelt frequently binds up in the top guide area. The seatbelt is not usable.

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Seat belts · 147,000 miles · VA

The front seat belts gets tangled. It takes a lot of time and effort to get it untangled. Most recently I was unable to get it untangled so I had to take it to my garage to get it untangled. Very serious safety problem if it get tangled while I am out running errands and cannot get it untangled so I can drive home. Hazardous and should be recalled!

Filed Jul 19, 2020 · Seat belts · 70,000 miles · AZ

On numerous occasions, the front passenger safety belt has gotten bound up and stuck in the guide on the a pillar. This has happened while putting on the belt, as well as while the vehicle is in motion. I'm concerned that if this happens during a collision the front passenger will not be properly restrained and could be injured. I have been able to free the belt with tools before, but am no longer able to do so.

Filed Apr 28, 2020 · Seat belts · 148,000 miles · CA

Front passenger seat belt gets jammed and comes out all the way wont go back in.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Seat belts · 3,000 miles · MD

The passenger side seat belts when pulled out to enable the passengers to buckle can become folded and lodged in the opening at the pillar preventing the belt to move further. This renders the belt useless until the passenger can dislodge it from the opening. It can take as much as 20 minutes to free/or dislodge the belt from it's pinched position.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Seat belts · 141,946 miles · MO

I own a 2005 toyota sienna van and have been bragging on it to everyone except for one big problem that has haunted me since 2016. The problem is that it has faulty seat belts that were installed in this van and they were recalled. It took forever to convince adams of lee's summit to replace them because they didn't do it every time. My husband [xxx] fought with [xxx] of lee's summit dealership on several occasions trying to get the original recall performed because the seatbelts would not do it every time. In the mean time I was forced to carry a small screwdriver a forced to sit in parking lots in danger as I fought to try and untangle the crossover of the seatbelt. Than after many trips they finally replaced the seatbelts. Within a year the post height adjustment broke on the drivers side and it broke in the up tallest position wear my 6' 2' husband needs it. I am a 5'5' women with disabilities and having to constantly fight with these seatbelts to go to my doctors appointments is horrible. So now it sits across my throat, very painful and unsafe. He has taken back to the dealer two times and they refuse to honor their work or part. First time on 05/02/2017 which was less than a year after it was replaced, noted as body/interior repair order. They refused to repair it. Second time we brought it up again at an oil change on 7/3/2018 they also refused. They were paid to install it under warranty it should come with some type of a warranty with this installation. Seatbelts are designed to be worn across our legs and across our shoulder, not our neck. I feel something needs to be done for my safety. You attention to this problem would be greatly appreciate. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Seat belts · 88,000 miles · PA

The drivers side seat belt gets twisted with retraction & gets stuck in the extended position causing a safety concern

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Seat belts · GA

Seat belt will not retract like it should. This happens too often. Not just in my car.

Questions about the 2005 Toyota Sienna seat belts

Does the 2005 Toyota Sienna have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 83 complaints about the seat belts of the 2005 Toyota Sienna, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Sienna seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,281 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Sienna seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V327000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Sienna have the most seat belts problems?

The Toyota Sienna model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2004 (98 complaints), 2005 (83 complaints) and 2006 (38 complaints).