general problems of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma

Five problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2014

1996 Toyota Tacoma driver side seat belt buckle will not stay in the latch. It just stopped working. I am the original owner. I have contacted the local Toyota dealer and explained the problem to them. I was told they would contact me. I have left them two voice mail messages but they have not returned my calls. Extreme safety hazard!.

2 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2013

Driver side and middle front seat belts will not latch. I pulled apart the middle latch and it seems the plastic has eroded to failure.

3 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2011

Front side diver seatbelt no longer retracts & gets hung in door. Toyota states no longer covered.

4 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2010

Driver's-side seat belt latch is failing. The release button will most times not disengage and allow the seat belt to be buckled.

5 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1996

Seat belt failed.


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