Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 Toyota T100

Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Toyota T100. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Toyota T100


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1996 Toyota T100

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Seat belt tensioner too weak and allows seat belt to hang loose once buckled. Unwary driver closes door and a loop of seat belt hangs outside vehicle. Could result in catastrophic results in crash. Not uncommon for me to see other T100 pickups driving down the road with a loop of belt visible   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Drivers seatbelt will only buckle if consumer pushes release button to slide latch into buckle. Consumer was informed by dealer that seat belt was no longer under warranty and they would not replace it.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Front passenger's seat belt locks up.   Read details...


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