Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota Avalon

Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Toyota Avalon. 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 Avalon


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1997 Toyota Avalon

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Avalon. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front driver's side seat belt system. Suddenly, the seat belt retractor failed without warning. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN and mileages were unknown.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

After noticing oil spots on pavement had mechanic check vehicle. Found rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced/ driver's seat belt had to be replaced due to tensioner tightening up with too much force/ tires were wearing out prematurely due to bad suspension/vehicle had rough ride, and   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Rear seat belt will get tight on the consumer without the consumer moving, and all the seat belts in the rear won't work properly. Consumer's vehicle is at the dealer, and they can't determinie the problem.   Read details...


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