2004 Toyota Sienna Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the 2004 Toyota Sienna, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (70% of reports).
- 98seat belts complaints
- 75,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 69 of 98 complaints (70%)
- Gets jammed: mentioned in 7 of 98 complaints (7%)
- Row passenger: mentioned in 6 of 98 complaints (6%)
- Retract properly: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 98 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Toyota Sienna seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sienna | 2 | 4% | 7,000 |
| 2017 Sienna | 4 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2016 Sienna | 6 | 8% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Sienna | 8 | 3% | 26,800 |
| 2014 Sienna | 5 | 3% | 74,500 |
| 2013 Sienna | 4 | 2% | 74,144 |
| 2012 Sienna | 3 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2011 Sienna | 9 | 1% | 26,964 |
| 2010 Sienna | 5 | 3% | 72,700 |
| 2009 Sienna | 3 | 1% | 56,000 |
| 2008 Sienna | 13 | 3% | 88,000 |
| 2007 Sienna | 5 | 1% | 64,350 |
| 2006 Sienna | 38 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 2005 Sienna | 83 | 7% | 65,281 |
| 2004 Sienna | 98 | 5% | 75,500 |
| 2003 Sienna | 5 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Sienna | 7 | 4% | 57,500 |
| 2001 Sienna | 9 | 5% | 87,000 |
| 2000 Sienna | 21 | 6% | 68,339 |
| 1999 Sienna | 6 | 3% | 133,678 |
| 1998 Sienna | 12 | 4% | 89,350 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seat belts
Problem: On certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. The affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.
Risk: If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Driver's side seat belt buckle stopped locking in seat belt. Buckle unit then came apart. I called toyota; was informed that there was a recall on this matter. I was told that I was 2 years past the scope of the recall. I informed them I never received a notice of recall so how would I be aware of…
Drivers side seat belt broke and was replaced. Fuel sensor not replaced causes vehicle to hesitate at times at freeway speed
From the time i purchased my 2004 toyota sienna, the driver-side seat belt has never worked properly. Most of the time it would not retract, but was sometimes fixable by moving the height adjuster up and down. Sometimes it would be over-extended for days, then retract on its own. It is now fully…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Toyota Siennas have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about seat belts for the 2004 Toyota Sienna (5% of the 2,062 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Sienna seat belts?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seat belts problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the 2004 Toyota Sienna?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 69 of 98 complaints, followed by “gets jammed” (7).
Other 2004 Toyota Sienna problems
See all 2004 Toyota Sienna problems or seat belts problems across all Sienna years.