1993 Toyota Corolla Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Toyota Corolla, 11% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 4 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.
“Rear seat belt has a failure that doesn't allow the belt to retract back into it's hollister. As a result, the belt becomes inoperative. Dealership has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10046104, filed 2003-10, 10,000 miles“I had the recall done on my car several years ago on the seat belt harness. Teh first switch failed that was in the recall and they replaced that one at jim biaer in fort madison, iowa and now the switch on the drivers side will not work at all I can hear it clicking but it is inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #726836, filed 2000-08“Driver's seat belt failed to retract which caused belt to be inoperative when used, leaving driver without any type of restraint if involved in an accident. Manufacturer notified and consumer waited for a response. Also seeking additional information or help from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #846834, filed 1999-09“My daughter was involved in a rear-end accident with enough damage to the front end of the Toyota to total the car. Her air bag did not deploy, and the seat belts did not lock in the front driver and passenger seats. She and her boyfriend, who was in the front right seat, were both injured because the seat belts did not lock, and the air bag did not deploy. Again, car is a total loss - air bag and belts did not work. Pictures are available.”
NHTSA complaint #703672, filed 1999-02“The seatbelt retractors do not function properly. The belts will get stuck so that the buckle doesnt reach the receiver, and the occupant is left unprotected. Dealer has not seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #853201, filed 1999-11Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 8% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 38 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 38 | 28% |
| 1996 | 18 | 14% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 25 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 11% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 13 | 18% |
| 1990 | 4 | 15% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 7 | 27% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1984 | 4 | 67% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Toyota Corolla
48 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Toyota Corolla
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology