Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota Tercel

Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 1997 Toyota Tercel. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt retractor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the seat belt (two problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Toyota Tercel

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Belt Retractor problems
2
Seat Belt problems
2

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1997 Toyota Tercel

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup ran stop sign, Tercel broadsided the truck at 30 mph. Despite hitting another vehicle straight on, neither airbag deployed in the car. The Tercel was totalled and driver sustained minor injuries from the seatbelt.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

Both the driver side and passenger side seat belt buckles aren't working properly. Sometimes when you think you're buckled in the seat belt will release all of a sudden.   Read details...


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