1988 Toyota Camry seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1988 Toyota Camry — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both front automatic shoulder and seat belts do not catch or hold or get restrained when pulled in a jerky fashion. They are supposed to catch/hold when pulled in a jerky fashion similar to a frontal impact. *ak”
filed Apr 13, 2001
“Consumer was involved in a collision, impact left frontal bumper at 10-15 mph. Driver's side shoulder belt did not lock, throwing occupant hit the windshield, and causing minor injuries. Consumer has not contacted dealer. *ak”
filed Aug 2, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Camry | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Camry | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Camry | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Camry | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 Camry | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Camry | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Camry | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Camry | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 Camry | 10 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.