Seat Belt Problems of Lexus RX300

Lexus RX300 owners have reported 16 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Lexus RX300


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Lexus RX300

The Seat Belt problem

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The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The consumer was involved in a rear end collision of 25 mph, and the air bags failed to deploy. The upper harness of the seat belt failed to hold the consumer in place. The consumers chest hit up against the steering wheel. The consumer was transported to the local hospital by ambulance.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Since I have had the car (2/2000) the driver's seat belt has intermittently loosened 4-6 inches during normal driving conditions as well as while braking. The seatbelt has been replaced 2x, but the problem persisted and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the seatbelt loosening.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt Buckle problem

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the right rear seat belt buckle failed to remain latched. When the belt was rebuckled, the buckle disengaged after 5 minutes. The service dealer was notified, but the manufacturer was not.   Read details...




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