Print this page

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,321 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1997 Toyota Camry seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1997 Toyota Camry:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1997 Toyota Camry Owner Comments

problem #10

May 042007

Camry 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 155,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Seat belt retractor failure. Seat belt was extended to use, but once extended and secured will not retract to proper tension. Has now happened a third time to separate belts. Twice on driver's side, once on passenger's side in the front.

- Spring , TX, USA

problem #9

Dec 072004

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,207 miles
Drivers side seatbelt fails to retract as it should...I noticed that there were 8 other complaints on the database. I also have 2 friends that have also experienced the same failure with their Camry.

- Irmo, SC, USA

problem #8

Feb 112004

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Rear seat belt would not retract after extending seat belt to lock in place.

- Hanover, IN, USA

problem #7

Jan 092002

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Seat belts won't retract. Have had front belts replaced on my 1997 Toyota Camry twice and problem comes back. Belts will not retract and hang out door or on me after releasing.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

problem #6

Dec 242000

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver and passenger seat beats do not retract properly.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

problem #5

Jul 112002

Camry

  • miles
The seat belt retractor assembly is broken. The seat belt is inoperable. This of course poses a significant safety hazard to passengers in this seat. It also presents a legal issue because a child is normally seated there who now cannot operate this seat belt. Contact was made on 8/28/02 with the dealership where the car was purchased. They will not replace the seat belt at their expense.

- Riverton, UT, USA

problem #4

May 012002

Camry

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The drivers side front seat belt froze and will not retract or release additional length. Three to four months later the passenger side front seat belt began having problems retracting and releasing. It will probably fail completely too, soon. Reported to dealer who stated it is not covered under any warranty. Reported to manufacturer (Toyota) who stated that the 5year /60000 mile warranty had expired for this component. Opened up complaint with Toyota who advised us to have it fixed and send them a copy of the bill. The supervisor stated they will "look into it, but can't make any guarantees". when questioned they admitted there have been other complaints about this problem. Since this is a primary safety component it should be investigated as a manufacturing or design safety defect.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #3

Sep 012001

Camry

  • miles
Seat belts fail to retract. Drivers seatbelt was replaced once already and is now a problem again. Estimated costs is $108 for new retractor and $80 labor.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

problem #2

Aug 051998

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear seat belt tightened around childs neck, tightened even more as the child moved. Seat belt had to be cut off. Qcaw

- Chargin Falls, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 171997

Camry

  • miles
Driver's seat track locking mechanism disengaged spontaneously while driving under normal operating conditions, allowing driver's seat to slide forward/backward. Driver made sudden stop, seat slid forward, lap belt squeezed driver's belly, rupturied amniotic sack. Dealer has no part to correct problem. Reported by lawyer.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Not what you are looking for?