2002 Toyota Sienna Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Toyota Sienna, 4% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 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.
“I bought a used Sienna mini van from Toyota in md with 55.000 miles on it with all the warranties.when we went to use the rear seat belt on driver's side we noticed it would not retract. We took it to dealer ,and after having it for a few days they called me and told me that the rear seat beltwas not under warranty, and it would be $ 500.00 to replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191521, filed 2007-05, 70 miles“2002 Toyota Sienna 3rd row seat has faulty seat belt. Seat belt will not retract on left side of last seat. Only used sparingly, stuck will not retract.”
NHTSA complaint #10373769, filed 2011-01, 88,000 miles“Seat belt failure on 5 of 7 seats in 2002 Toyota Sienna van - multiple times and continious and on-going problem - only 3 work as of now (3-21-07). Dealer will not repair or concerned with.”
NHTSA complaint #10185774, filed 2007-03, 2,500 miles“While at a complete stop, my vehicle was struck at the seven o'clock position. During the accident, the seat belt retractors allowed the belt webbing to extend beyond 25 mm without restraining the occupants. All seat belted occupants struck the vehicle interior directly in front of their prospective position. The force of acceleration and subsequent secondary impact was sufficient to cause moderate facial lacerations. Elr performance is believed to be non-compliant with cfr title 49 part 571.208 - 571.209 of the federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations.”
NHTSA complaint #10141554, filed 2005-11, 37,000 miles“The contact stated the front driver's seatbelt released from the buckle assembly without warning. Afterwards, the buckle assembly was difficult to lock. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10149036, filed 2006-01, 78,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 38 | 4% |
| 2005 | 83 | 7% |
| 2004 | 98 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 21 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Sienna
42 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Sienna
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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