2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 696 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER, 0% of the 696 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 miles.
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.
“Frame has significant rust and has developed a hole up near the front of the car. I've had the rust sandblasted off and the frame re-coated, but should the frame fail, it could result in a real safety problem. Driver seat belt does not retract properly, which could result in the seatbelt not being snug enough to prevent injury in the event of an accident”
NHTSA complaint #10888641, filed 2016-07, 86,000 miles“Rear left safety belt does not retract. The vehicle has not been altered or damaged in any way prior to safety belt not retracting. Can not use rear left safety belt. Safety belt is fully extended and will not retract.”
NHTSA complaint #10274152, filed 2009-06, 117,000 miles“Rear center seat belt crosses over both right and left rear passenger seat belts when all belts are buckled. This makes buckling left and right seat belts extremely difficult when center belt is buckled, especially when child seat is installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10010447, filed 2003-03Related service bulletins
- 10109477Oct 31, 2014Dealer Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations…
- 10109473Oct 31, 2014Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 17% |
| 1988 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER
284 complaintsSuspension
114 complaintsOther or unknown
111 complaintsEngine cooling
89 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER
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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