9.2

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,800 miles

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problem #5

May 242005

Tundra 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Contact stated when facing uphill in the vehicle the passenger seat belt retractor locks into place and seat belt cannot be put on. The manufacturer stated that the seat belt was working as designed. The contact was concerned if the passenger seat belt was designed this way, why were the other seat belts in the vehicle not designed the same way. The consumer the original seat belts did not exhibit the problem he is experiencing now with the replacement seat belts.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #4

Nov 202003

(reported on)

Tundra

  • 9,000 miles
The trucks front seat belts fails to retract back into it's holster, and gets caught in the door. The dealership has replaced the entire seat belt assembly, but the problem still exist.

- Chickasaw, AL, USA

problem #3

Jun 262003

Tundra 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicles brake rotors and drums were warped and caused extended stopping distance when braking. There was a vibration when braking, the tire seemed to be worn on the inside, the A/C made a noise when turned on high, and the front seat belt did not retract at times.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #2

Jun 252001

Tundra

  • miles
When vehicle is parked in his driveway loated on a slop seat belt retractor will not allow consumer to release belt in order to wear restraint belt. Consumer must pull out into road on level ground, and then put seat belt on. Dealership and manufacturer are not willing to remedy this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Fishers, IN, USA

problem #1

Dec 171999

Tundra

  • miles
Vehicle has had continual failures of the seat belt retractors, three replacments completed and third replacement is necessary due to recent failure. Upon inspection, it was found that the guide loop had accumulated dirt under the seatbelt, the dirt causes a drag on the belt, slowing its progress through the guide loop, even though the retractor has proper operation, once the dirt was cleaned the belt retracted properly, consumer uses this vehicle for business in construction. Consumer states that the dealership refuses to do anything more about the seat belt, consumer also states by following the regular maintenance, the problem still exists.

- Elgin, IL, USA