Toyota Highlander owners have reported 78 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (71 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
Driver side airbags (curtain and left seat) spontaneously deployed while I was parking the car. I did not hit anything. I was not injured but my safety was put at risk because I likely would have crashed if it had happened while I was driving. Read details...
I was rear ended by a truck while stopped completely on the hardy toll road in houston. The truck was going approx 30 mph. My seat belt did not work and my head hit the steering wheel resulting in a concussion. Toyota told me that seat belts provide no protection during a rear end collision. Read details...
2008 Toyota Highlander. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to seat belt malfunction and requests an investigation and reimbursement. As the consumer was driving on the highway, her son was secured in his car seat, playing quietly with the attached seat belt. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and attempting to buckle the seat belt, the contact became aware that the seat belt was no longer attached. No warning lights were illuminated. Read details...
Seven year old was on driver's side rear seat wearing seatbelt. Child laid down for a nap. When the child got up seatbelt was wrapped around his neck, choking him. Consumer tried to unbuckle belt, but belt kept getting tighter. Consumer had to cut seatbelt. Read details...