1999 Toyota Avalon Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Toyota Avalon, 4% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 2 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.
“Serious problem with front passenger seat belt: I had shoulder surgery and had to put the shoulder strap across my back so that it wouldn't cross my bad shoulder. So, we get to our destination and I start to get out of the car and forget I still have the seatbelt on. My wife gets back in and releases it, and I go to get out and the damned thing won't pull out/loose. Since the idiot thing thinks it's protecting me, I push a little of it back into the slot assuming it will then release. Nooooo! It just gets tighter. We start the car to see if that releases it. Nooooo! …”
NHTSA complaint #10249589, filed 2008-11, 124,000 miles“Rear occupants are not able to restrain themselves because seat belts are hidden between the seats.dealer has been contacted. Manufacturer modified the design on later models but no retrofit on existing vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8014490, filed 2002-07“Consumer was driving at 35 MPH and rear ended the vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's side air bag didn't deploy, and shoulder belt failed to hold consumer from hitting the steering wheel, resulting in a broken sternum.”
NHTSA complaint #845784, filed 1999-08“Vehicle was rearended on the freeway at approximately 50-55 MPH. Upon impact, driver's seat fell forward, and seat belt failed to lock in place. Consumer received various injuries. Dealer / manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #853591, filed 1999-12Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Avalon
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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