1989 Toyota Camry seat belts problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Toyota Camry — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The shoulder harness on this car moves in a track to get out of the way when the driver opens the door, and to move to the other end of the track to secure the driver when the door is closed. It is a dumb design. This car is old, and despite my mechanic's best efforts, the motion to get out of the…”
filed Sep 29, 2016
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving the trunk lid opens, the driver side door got stuck and would not open properly, the driver seat belt would not retract and the pollution control devices are inoperable. The dealership and manufacturer were alerted however no repairs were made.”
filed Mar 2, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Camry | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Camry | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Camry | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Camry | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 Camry | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Camry | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Camry | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Camry | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 Camry | 10 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.