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.
1997 Toyota Tacoma: seat belt won't latch or retract
8 of the 131 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Tacoma describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- 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
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- 20101
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- 19993
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What owners say
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.
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..
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.
Seat belt retractors do not retact properly when exiting the vehicle causing them to get stuck in the door.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Toyota Tacoma seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma?
8 of 131 owner complaints about the 1997 Toyota Tacoma (6%) 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 1997 Toyota Tacoma?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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