Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Problems of Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 6 problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly (under the seat belt category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the RAV4.

1 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 2021 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 08/05/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while attempting to latch the seat belt, the buckle failed to latch securely, after which the contact observed that the seat belt buckle assembly was jammed. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the seat belt buckle assembly was stuck in the locked position and was unable to be released. The contact was informed that the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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2 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 2015 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 10/01/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the driver's side front seat belt buckle was stuck and failed to release immediately. The contact had to continuously push the seat belt button to release the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

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3 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 2003 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 01/28/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Rav4. Over time, the seat belt buckle failed. The buckle does not latch when attempting to fasten the seat belt. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 184,000.

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4 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1999 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 04/10/2004

Both of the front seat belt connections have stopped latching into and locking the seat belt. I had the drivers side replaced about a year ago, it was still under warrenty. Now the passenger side is not working. Is there a problem with the connections if so why and what is needed to be done.

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5 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 05/11/2001

While traveling at approximately 50 mph another vehicle crossed into consumer's path which resulted in front end of consumer's vehicle colliding with other vehicle. Passenger's seat belt failed to remain locked into buckle, which allowed restraint belt to come loose. Passenger was thrown against rear view mirror as a result of restraint belt releasing. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

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6 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem of the 1997 Toyota RAV4

Failure Date: 08/07/1997

Consumer was involved in a side impact collision, traveling about 45 mph. The shoulder belt failed to hold the occupant, forcing the driver's side occupant into the passenger's side seat, also the belt failed to lock up, and the belts became very loose, the seat belt were fully extended, causing injuries to the driver.

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Other Common Seat Belt related problems of Toyota RAV4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
162
Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems
6
Front Seat Belt Retractor problems
5
Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems
4
Front Seat Belt problems
3
Rear Seat Belt problems
1


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