1997 Toyota Corolla seat belts problems
Owners reported seat belts problems in 39 complaints for the 1997 Toyota Corolla, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 26% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The front seat belt wires part of rubbed together untill the seat belt caught on fire. The seat belt has a defect in it. This report is from a fire fighter.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact stated that the seat belt would not release. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and tried to unlatch the seat belt while the vehicle was stopped but it still would not release. She had to use a screwdriver to open the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was suggested that the release button be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags 31 complaints