Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (one problem).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
2
Rear Seat Belt problems
1

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner

The Seat Belt problem

Frame has significant rust and has developed a hole up near the front of the car. I've had the rust sandblasted off and the frame re-coated, but should the frame fail, it could result in a real safety problem.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Rear center seat belt crosses over both right and left rear passenger seat belts when all belts are buckled. This makes buckling left and right seat belts extremely difficult when center belt is buckled, especially when child seat is installed.   Read details...


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