52 of the 1,219 complaints filed about the Toyota FJ Cruiser are about the seat belts — 4% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2007.
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Complaints
4%
Share of all complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
SEAT BELTS
Driver side seat belt is too loose non functional Airbag sign is on I m scared to drive vehicle
NHTSA complaint #11755006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
Passenger front seat belt will not retract anymore and a passenger hit the windshield during a hard braking incident. I looked online and saw NHTSA 13V098000 about the seat belt retractor being recalled, but we were never notified.
NHTSA complaint #11741162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000 (Seat Belts). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,305.
NHTSA complaint #11645241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt failed to retract, causing the contact to have to manually put the seat belt in place. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times and progressed where the seat belt would not retract. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000 (Seat Belts) and the dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 191,700. The contact stated vehicle has been repaired, and this case may be closed.
NHTSA complaint #11579719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER.
NHTSA complaint #11578483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt retractor and locking mechanism was inoperable, failing to secure the driver as needed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V098000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11568047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side seat belt was inoperable. The seat belt was not able to stretch or lock into place. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11551078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
Seat belt just started to not work. retractor is not working and I am concern for my safety due to relocating to Florida and seat belt is not working.
NHTSA complaint #11545010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
The driver seat belt will not contract back.
NHTSA complaint #11439979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
The driver seat belt will not contract back.
NHTSA complaint #11439979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AND LEAVES PASSENGER IN DANGER IN CASE OF COLLISION OR IMMEDIATE BRAKING. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER LIABILITY. SEAT BELT HANGS LOOSELY AND DOES NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKES ARE USED.
NHTSA complaint #11398292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING
NHTSA complaint #11398188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
MY DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT ON MY 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER.
NHTSA complaint #11388109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
PASSENGER SEATBELT RECOLL DOES NOT WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11375944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLAZA TOYOTA (347-554-6090, LOCATED AT 2721 NOSTRAND AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11210) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE CALLED BACK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11268664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
IN A SUDDEN STOP, TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE MY FRONT SEAT PASSENGER FLEW FORWARD HITTING THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS NO COLLISION AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE. IT WON'T RETRACT INTO THE PANEL OF THE REAR DOOR. ON THE INTERNET, I NOTE >200000 FJ'S WERE RECALLED FOR DEFECTIVE LOWER RETRACTORS FOR THE FRONT SEAT BELTS, BOTH SIDES. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS ADVISED MY FJ WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY.
NHTSA complaint #11233114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
I WENT TO THE POST OFFICE CAME OUT AND MY SEAT BELT WAS FROZEN UP WONT MOVE AT ALL HAD TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY HOME WITH NO SEAT BELT ON STILL CANT GET IT TO WORK
NHTSA complaint #11221649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS MALFUNCTIONING. THERE WAS A RECALL OF 209,000 OF MY EXACT MAKE AND MODEL (YEARS 2007-2013) WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. TOYOTA CLAIMS MY VIN IS NOT ON THEIR LIST FOR RECALLS AND WANTS $416.18 TO FIX THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR. IT SEEMS ABSURD THAT THEY WON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11189960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
WILL NOT RETRACT. LOOKS LIKE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP, ONLY CHARGE TO FIX REPLACE PART. BELT IS LOOSE ACROSS CHEST AND WILL NOT EVEN FEED BACK INTO THE MECHANISM.
NHTSA complaint #11176610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FAILED. WHEN A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS OFF AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAND BLANC TOYOTA MOTORCARS, LTD (9000 HOLLY ROAD, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, (810) 695-4400) SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND RECALIBRATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR, WIRING HARNESS, AND SEAT CAGE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WANTED TO REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11155684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.