Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Lexus ES300. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the seat belt (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Webbing problems |
Seat belt doesn't retract when removed after crash repair. Dealer claims this is normal when car gets old! belt must be manually pushed back into retractor after each time it's used. I'm afraid belt may not work properly in a severe crash. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Lexus Es300. The contact stated that the seat belt has been unable to retract ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle has not been diagnosed due to the warranty. The failure mileage was 17,708 and current mileage was 73,000. Read details...
Driver's side seat belt. Read details...