# 1999 Toyota Corolla - Needs a new seatbelt **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota\ **Created:** [December 11, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991 "2023-12-11T20:03:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BillShuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d07c76/32.png) [@BillShuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillShuster)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991/1 "2023-12-11T20:03:37Z")
I read that Toyota had problems with their seat belt catches. I looked for it but can not find it now. Furthermore, I have a failure with the passenger side not catching the seatbelt I called a local dealer and was told there is no active recall on that year or model, and they want $500.00 to replace the entire seatbelt assembly, not just the catch ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991/2 "2023-12-11T21:05:57Z")
I’m not seeing any active recalls for your car. I’m presuming it is the LE version. Seems like a good one. However I did find a seat-belt related customer interest bulletin BO026-01 And a couple of seat belt related service bulletins. T-SB-0258-08 B0002 Ask the dealership for a copy, or there’s a pretty good chance you can Google those numbers to read what they say. TSB repairs are generally billed at the same hourly & parts rate as any other repairs. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991/3 "2023-12-11T21:53:22Z")
> [@BillShuster](#): > > they want $500.00 to replace the entire seatbelt assembly, not just the catch Where is the “catch”? If it is inside the seat belt retractor, the complete shoulder belt assembly must be replaced. If you need a new seat belt buckle, those are no longer available from Toyota, you might look for a used buckle. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/2/7/2789229a20f19f54baf1b7334f5438e7caf52087.png) ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991/4 "2023-12-11T22:14:52Z")
Over time dust, gunk or food particles build up in the latch. try spraying a silicone lubricant inside to clear it up. [Fixing a Sticking Blocked Seat belt. Simple Repair on stiff catch - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV5_H4HAHAI&t=1s) ---
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2023, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991/5 "2023-12-15T04:57:39Z")
Is the problem with the actual seat belt retractor and “catch on sudden deceleration” mechanism? If so, $500 to replace the complete seat belt mechanism with OEM parts and dealer labor sounds like a good deal to me. I am as cheap as the day is long, and even I would jump on that offer. Now if the problem is _just_ with the part that the seat belt buckles into, then I’d save my $500, go to a junkyard, and get a used one. It just bolts to the side of the seat, and has a wiring connector that you unplug. ---
**Author:** ![BillShuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d07c76/32.png) [@BillShuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillShuster)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-seatbelt/193991/6 "2023-12-16T17:41:21Z")
George; I checked with the local dealership and was quoted $350.00 as they don’t just change the catch, they replace the belt as such. I went online and can get the right and left catch for $16.00 There are only 2 bolts and 2 plugs to replace both. The parts should be here today, and I can get them installed tomorrow. Thanks for your follow-up and consideration. Mistrbill