1992 Toyota Tercel Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 46%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Toyota Tercel, 46% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Consumer was traveling about 15-20mph & another vehicle stopped in front of consumer & there was a rear end collision. Seat belt didn't tighten to secure the consumer which caused alot of knocking around. Manfacturer was sending adjuster out to inspect vehicle & wouldn't schedule appointment so that consumer could be present. The seat belt didn't tighten at the time of impact.”
NHTSA complaint #862326, filed 2000-05“The driver's side seat belt started to entangle from the top to the bottom. Driver contacted the dealer by phone. Mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111651, filed 2005-02“The shoulder safety belt on the driver's side has frayed on the edge that contacts the neck. The exposed fibers are like sharp tiny saw teeth, much like a hack saw. In an accident, the belt could easily slice through the neck to the carotid artery.”
NHTSA complaint #716903, filed 2000-01“Drivers side restraint is coming apart from the frame, he contacted the dealer, and they will not repair the restraint because the vehicle is out of warranty. Consumer replaced shoulder belt at his expense.”
NHTSA complaint #816663, filed 1997-09“The shoudler strap portion of the seat belt on the driver's seat is shredding. The vehicle was brought to the dealership. The belt has not been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #857468, filed 2000-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 | 20% |
| 1996 | 3 | 8% |
| 1995 | 10 | 20% |
| 1994 | 3 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 46% |
| 1991 | 7 | 41% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 8% |
| 1986 | 3 | 50% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Toyota Tercel
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Toyota Tercel
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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