Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2004 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 2004 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt (one problem).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Toyota Prius

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rear Seat Belt problems
3
Front Seat Belt problems
1
Seat Belt problems
1

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2004 Toyota Prius

The Rear Seat Belt problem

1) the vehicle is a 2004 Toyota Prius, 3 1/2 years old and approx 76k miles on it. It has only been used for carrying passengers. 2) both rear passenger seat belts tore within a week of each other. The right side completely and the left side is approximately 90% torn.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

While traveling 25 mph consumer's vehicle proceeded to strike another vehicle . Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Also, driver's side seat belt tightened so much that consumer could not breath. After finally releasing the seat belt consumer could breath.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Prius. The contact was driving 20 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belt did not properly restrain, causing her chest to be thrown into the steering wheel. In addition, the air bags did not deploy.   Read details...


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