1997 Toyota Camry Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 5%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,226miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,226 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2 years ago I had the drivers side rear seat belt fail. The locking mechanism failed allowing the seat belt to come out and then would not retract. It had to be replaced. This past summer I had the passenger side rear seat belt develop the same problem (it also failed) and needed replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10050925, filed 2003-12, 35,000 miles“Drivers side seatbelt fails to retract as it should...I noticed that there were 8 other complaints on the database. I also have 2 friends that have also experienced the same failure with their camrys.”
NHTSA complaint #10102411, filed 2004-12, 88,207 miles“Seat belts won't retract. Have had front belts replaced on my 1997 Toyota Camry twice and problem comes back. Belts will not retract and hang out door or on me after releasing.”
NHTSA complaint #10019214, filed 2003-05, 50,000 miles“Seat belt retractor failure. Seat belt was extended to use, but once extended and secured will not retract to proper tension. Has now happened a third time to separate belts. Twice on driver's side, once on passenger's side in the front.”
NHTSA complaint #10190284, filed 2007-05, 155,000 miles“Drivers seat belt lock is not working properly.manufacturer was not contacted. Dealer was contacted, and has told the consumer that they will charge almost $600.00 to fix it because it was not under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10024239, filed 2003-06, 84,453 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 36 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 46 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 35 | 6% |
| 1997 | 26 | 5% |
| 1996 | 18 | 4% |
| 1995 | 14 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 15 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 27 | 18% |
| 1990 | 24 | 18% |
| 1989 | 21 | 19% |
| 1988 | 10 | 16% |
| 1987 | 20 | 34% |
| 1986 | 10 | 31% |
| 1984 | 4 | 50% |
| 1983 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Camry
108 complaintsEngine cooling
96 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSeats
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry
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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