1997 tacoma frame rust at leading edge of rear axle leaf springs allowed the leaf springs to become detached from the vehicle rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. The shoulder lap seat belts do not recoil.
1997 Toyota Tacoma seat belts problems
11 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: retractor7
- Front: anchorage2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Toyota Tacoma seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Toyota Tacoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, the passenger's side seat belt buckle failed to operate normally. The contact also mentioned that the seat belt would not latch with the buckle. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Driver's seat belt retractor locked up and was unable to be used, leaving driver without any restraint if vehicle got involved in a crash. Dealer contacted.
Driver's side seat belt is inoperable. Seat belt will not retract out of housing mechanism. Also, seat belt assembly has been replaced twice.
Original equipment, firestone wilderness ht tires p21570r14, dot wthyawa, toyota takoma, extend cab 1997. Passenger's side front tire went flat when turning a corner. *ak due to the tire failure, the vehicle lost control, went into a ditch and hit a stump, the consumer sustained inuries because the airbag experienced no deployment.
Reoccurring problem with seat belt retractors. Both passenger and driver's side experience problem, but problem is more common on passenger's side. Seat belt commonly hangs out of vehicle door unless noticed prior to closing door. A real hassle - destroying paint on door sill.
Driver side seat belt is locked in the retracted position, the belt will not disengage from the retracting mechanism. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts.toyata dealers do not keep this part in stock..
Inoperative seat belt on driver's side. Dealer notified, and replaced seat belt. Consumer wants this incident on record with the federal safety agency.
The driver's side seat belt is stuck-can not use-will not pull out of assembly-dealer unable to repair-must wait 3 days for them to look at.
Drivers seat belt locked up/inoperative.
Questions about the 1997 Toyota Tacoma seat belts
Does the 1997 Toyota Tacoma have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Toyota Tacoma seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Tacoma have the most seat belts problems?
The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1998 (23 complaints), 1996 (11 complaints) and 1997 (11 complaints).
Other 1997 Toyota Tacoma problems
Body 46Suspension 24Tires 14Transmission 9Acceleration 6Brakes 6Airbags 5Steering 4Wheels 4Engine 2Visibility 2Electrical 1Fuel system 1Lights 1
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