Seat Belt Problems of Toyota Avalon - part 2

Toyota Avalon owners have reported 39 problems related to seat belt (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Avalon based on all problems reported for the Avalon.

36 Seat Belt problem of the 2001 Toyota Avalon

Failure Date: 08/12/2001

Child was sitting in back seat and reached over to unlatch seat belt to get out. Seat belt layed across his chest, and when tugging on it to snap it back in position seat belt rapped around child's neck. Child's mother pulled on seat belt which would not release. Child blacked out, and several men could not get seat belt to loosen. Seat belt was finally cut to release child. Child's neck was bruised and irritated. Dealership was of no help, and refused the right of consumer to speak to a supervisor. Manufacturer was contacted, and will order a new seat belt. Also, will call the dealership.

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37 Seat Belt problem of the 2001 Toyota Avalon

Failure Date: 06/16/2001

Vehicle was at standstill in traffic and was rearended. Trunk was pushed into backseat. Vehicle was pushed into vehicle in front, vehicle in front and consumer's vehicle were totalled. Seatbelt did not restrain driver. He hit his head on steering wheel, required 20 stitches. Passengers seat belt worked, however drivers did not, passenger sustained minor injuries, consumer list that vehicle has motorbelts and regular seat belts.

38 Seat Belt problem of the 1997 Toyota Avalon

Failure Date: 11/15/2000

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 struts were leaking.

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39 Seat Belt problem of the 1998 Toyota Avalon

Rear seat belt on passenger side too short resulting in disappearing into slot.

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