1997 Toyota Tacoma seat belts problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 tacoma frame rust at leading edge of rear axle leaf springs allowed the leaf springs to become detached from the vehicle rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. The shoulder lap seat belts do not recoil.”
filed Sep 8, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, the passenger's side seat belt buckle failed to operate normally. The contact also mentioned that the seat belt would not latch with the buckle. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…”
filed Oct 24, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma
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.