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1996 Toyota Tacoma: seat belt won't latch or retract

8 of the 253 complaints about the 1996 Toyota Tacoma describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
8
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
100,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2022
    1
  • 2021
    1
  • 2019
    2
  • 2018
    1
  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2012
    2
  • 2010
    1
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    2
  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    3
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    1
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    8
  • 1996
    8
  • 1995
    3

What owners say

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Seat belts · 161,276 miles · TN

1996 toyota tacoma driver side seat belt buckle will not stay in the latch. It just stopped working. I am the original owner. I have contacted the local toyota dealer and explained the problem to them. I was told they would contact me. I have left them two voice mail messages but they have not returned my calls. Extreme safety hazard!

Filed Sep 18, 2011 · Seat belts · 138,000 miles · MD

Front side diver seatbelt no longer retracts & gets hung in door. Toyota states no longer covered.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · CO

Driver's-side seat belt latch is failing. The release button will most times not disengage and allow the seat belt to be buckled.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Seat belts · SC

While stopping at a store the seatbelt on the drivers side locked up and will not retract. Having hard time getting it fixed at the dealer.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · LA

Drivers seatbelt not working.seatbelt mechanism broken.dealer claims $150.00 to repair.I feel this is a safety issue and defective part that dealer should address.

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Seat belts · 32,000 miles · CA

Seat belt retractor failed causing the belt to be loose and to get caught outside the door.

Filed Nov 23, 1998 · Seat belts, Tires · CA

Seat belt retractor failed causing the belt to be loose and to get caught outside the door.

Filed Sep 10, 1997 · Seat belts · CA

Seat belt failed.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Toyota Tacoma seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1996 Toyota Tacoma?

8 of 253 owner complaints about the 1996 Toyota Tacoma (3%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Toyota Tacoma?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Toyota Tacoma

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