Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. 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).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Belt Retractor problems
2
Seat Belt problems
1

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Seatbelt would not release. Repeated attempts were unsuccessful. Had to cut belt to release 12 year old daughter who was in pain due to extreme tightness of belt.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

Shock absorber completely went threw the frame causing the 4 runner to go size to size while driving. Frame is rusting from inside out. Very very dangerous. The same exact frames on the tacomatacoma got a recall, they replaced them.   Read details...


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