Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 00403 | 02/20/2003 | 10001369 | Power front seat loose feel. *tt | 05/01/2003 | |
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BO00502 | 02/22/2002 | 629412 | Information regarding rear seat release knob improvement. *yh | 04/02/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 06/07/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Vacuuming my drivers side seat i had moved the driver seat forward finished vacuuming i tried to move the seat back to the position i had it,would not budge so i thought maybe a bad fuse no the fuse was good so i thought the motor would be bad and have to wait till monday to take into toyota. at toyota i received this information that the seat track assembly has either seized or was frozen and to repair this part would be $1,200.00 i have never heard such a thing as track were you are sitting freeze or seize. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2004 | 5000 | 7 | 12/26/2002 |
| 1. loud creaking and rattles: after many attempts at repairs, the problem finally turned out to be a manufacturing defect. they left plastic assembly guides in place, which they had to remove by removing the window again (this was a super secret service bulletin that was divulged only when the customer engineer for new england showed up). but he dealership managed to chip the paint in the process, requiring the roof to be repainted. once the creak was gone, the interior rattles were unbearable from all the quality work completed. 2. transmission issue: i've been assured by the service manager at me dealership that it is normal the transmission take at least a mile shift out of second gear when below 30 | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 50 | 05/01/2002 | |
| Play in electric motors allow seats to move during braking; dealer notified and says has had similar complaints; said toyota knows of problem but hasn't made any effort to fix the cause. dt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 05/07/2004 | 19901 | 2 | 06/15/2002 |
| While waiting for the light to change, we struck in the rear of our 2002 toyota.camry. seat belt didnot hold me became loose. seat back collapesed and the seat( electric) whent back about 8 inches i couln't reach the pedals. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway driver's power side seat will move forward without prior warning. dealership is aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| 04/09/2002 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side power seat moves forward and backward when stopping vehicle or taking off. consumer fears that in an accident seat will come completely out.*ak the driver seat problem was getting worse and the consumer has filed a claim with the dealer. *yh | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 08/04/2005 | 1 | 07/06/2002 | |
| Dt: consumer owns a 2002 toyota camry. the seat track wore out. she felt that this may cause an accident because it allowed the seat to move freely. the dealer told her the seat repair would cost $350 for labor and the part was $1304. she called the manufacturer, and the manufacturer left her a message saying that they would make her a one time offer of reimbursing $1000. *ak | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 13000 | 20 | 03/14/2002 |
| Driver's side seat jiggles and moves 1 to 1 1/2 inches forward when stopping. then, goes back into place when the vehicle stops. consumer is afraid that the seat may come detached from its linkage. dealership test drove the vehicle, and indicated that it was fine, and the seat was suppose to do this. *ak new rails were installed by the dealer but the problem recurred. *nm | |||