1994 Lexus ES300 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 23%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Lexus ES300, 23% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's seatbelt assembly repeatedly unlatches arbitrarily posing serious safety concern. Has occurred while vehicle is stationary and in motion. Flow Lexus of kernersville, nc, refuses to make complimentary repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10104842, filed 2004-12, 110,000 miles“The driver's side seatbelt would arbitrarily unbuckle. It would happen while the car was stationery or moving. It did not seem to be prompted by a sudden stop or a bump. After it would unsnap, I would rebuckle and try to pull the buckle undone, but I could not pull it open.”
NHTSA complaint #726096, filed 2000-07“Passenger's side seat belt will extend outward, but will not retract back in place. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic replaced the seat belt mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #10051801, filed 2003-12“Seatbelt will not retract, causing it to fail in the event of a vehicle crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Consumer states the entire seat belt assembly had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8014154, filed 2002-07“Consumer was involved in a collision in which the driver's seat and shoulder belt did not retract but released upon impact. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #829146, filed 1998-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 12% |
| 1997 | 5 | 11% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 8% |
| 1994 | 9 | 23% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lexus ES300
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Lexus ES300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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