Front Seat Belt problems of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Two problems related to front seat belt have been reported for the 2007 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2007 Camry.

1 Front Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2007

One car accident. Front end shimmy led to an uncontrollable spin in right lane of highway (62-63 mph in a 65 zone, road dry, no sand, ice, water, oil), spun into left guardrail, bounced off and hit right side guardrail head on 45-60 mph. Front/knee airbags did not deploy, seatbelt caught too late, leading to driver (only person in car) hitting head on steering wheel and knee on center console. Injuries include concussion, whiplash, right knee/hip pain/damage, headaches, backaches, dizziness, neck/back soreness, forgetfulness following accident (random short term memory loss). Car totaled (front end destroyed, other damage), problem reported to Toyota. Toyota rep appeared to be trying to blame driver on airbag/seatbelt failures but is sending investigator to check auto. Insurance company has inspected vehicle. Driver not ticketed by police (deemed not at fault for accident).

2 Front Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2006

2007 Toyota Camry seat belt is tight and stiff. The consumer stated in order to be comfortable, she has to push the seat back and incline the back of the seat. The consumer stated she is not tall enough to drive that way. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and was told the seat belt could not be modified. The vehicle also had a vibration. The tires were balanced twice, there was a little improvement, however the consumer was told the vibration was normal because the engine was powerful.


Other Seat Belt related problems of the 2007 Toyota Camry

Seat Belt problems
32
Front Seat Belt problems
2
Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems
1


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