10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Oct 122002

Corolla

  • miles
Driver seat belt won't come out have to actually be moving and apply brake to get it to work. Am currently tring to get dealer to fix. Also seems to lock when driving, but release when brake is applied. Second problem occurred when braking sudeenly. Something hit transmission control, putting vehicle into neutral while driving. Should not be able to move without depressing safety button but did. (possibly was hit by something in car?)

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 022001

Corolla

  • miles
With all the similar complaints this item should be subject to a recall as it is law to drive with a seatbelt on.

- Central Islip, NY, USA

problem #3

Nov 011998

Corolla

  • miles
This is the third time in two years that the seatbelts have failed. When the seatbelt does pull out of its housing, it can tighten up, restricting the ability of the driver to turn to see traffic situations. Sometimes the seatbelt will not pull out at all; sometimes it will pull out after multiple tries. I am not comfortable driving my car without a properly working seatbelt!

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Corolla

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat belts would not come out.

- Downey, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 011998

Corolla

  • miles
Driver's side seat belt failed and replaced on several occasions.

- Swampscott, MA, USA