Seven problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver's seat belt retractor locked up and was unable to be used, leaving driver without any restraint if vehicle got involved in a crash. Dealer contacted.
Reoccurring problem with seat belt retractors. Both passenger and driver's side experience problem, but problem is more common on passenger's side. Seat belt commonly hangs out of vehicle door unless noticed prior to closing door. A real hassle - destroying paint on door sill.
The driver's side seat belt is stuck-can not use-will not pull out of assembly-dealer unable to repair-must wait 3 days for them to look at.
Inoperative seat belt on driver's side. Dealer notified, and replaced seat belt. Consumer wants this incident on record with NHTSA.
Driver's side seat belt is inoperable. Seat belt will not retract out of housing mechanism. Also, seat belt assembly has been replaced twice.
Driver side seat belt is locked in the retracted position, the belt will not disengage from the retracting mechanism. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Toyata dealers do not keep this part in stock. .
Seat belt retractors do not retact properly when exiting the vehicle causing them to get stuck in the door.
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