Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems |
***second occurrence on same vehicle*** while traveling straight, a vehicle turned left in front of our 4runner. We braked fairly hard. Upon braking, the left rear seat belt made a whirling noise and completely lost tension while unraveling. Read details...
While driving the child became twisted in seat belt, it worked like a ratchet tightening around her waist, consumer drove to a nearby police station where they had to cut the seat belt to release the child. Consumer believes there is a defect in the design of the seat belt. Read details...
Consumer states that rear left seat belt does not unlock. Dealer notified. Read details...