2002 Toyota Tacoma Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Toyota Tacoma, 1% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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 own an 02 Toyota Tacoma that was built and sent to me in that same year. The problem that I have experienced is that the A/C went out. I rarely use the A/C in the summer time, but I do get a lot of use out of the heater in the winter. The problem was not noticeable until I had the vehicle for approximately four years. I began to smell a burning smell. Once smoke actually came out of the vents. Eventually the fuse burnt. I replaced it and the A/C worked for a short while then the fuse burned again. I began using the A/C to attempt to determine the problem with the A/C. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241798, filed 2008-09, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts failed to retract intermittently and the thread unraveled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 227,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10945926, filed 2017-01, 227,000 miles“The left front seat belt locked up and failed to release when applied. Driver brought vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat belt retractor and other parts needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10115710, filed 2005-03Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 23 | 8% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Tacoma
180 complaintsSuspension
82 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTires
14 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Tacoma
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology