Free lifetime seatbelt replacement from Subaru

[Nick_701]

I dont think i have seen this posted very often and im sure plenty of you know about this. I was actually looking through the classifieds and saw seat belts for sale.

Well i had heard from a friend that Subaru has a 'free lifetime seat belt replacement' policy.

I called a local Roseville (nor cal) Subaru dealer and they told me it was true. So dont spend money and buy used seat belts, check with your dealer first.

Hope this is true for everyone and the dealer didnt lie to me. Good luck

[Huffer]

Did you get the exact details of the seatbelt replacement policy? Because I checked this before and the dealer denied it.

It's not true unless it's in writing from SOA.

[decke48]

i know some dealers have this but it only for defects in the belt. (tensioner broke, retractor broke, ect) because its a "liability issue". if you dog chew its up, friad, ect. thats your fault

[impreza_GC8]

Actually, if your belt is frayed they will replace it for free. I know this firsthand, however when I took my car there they took two days then called me to say they stripped a seat belt bolt. I told them to put my car outside immediately and I would pick it up. If the nitwits can't change a seat belt (ive had the seats and belts in and out of the car multiple times, I KNOW ITS EASY) then I don't want them touching my car.

[StatGSR]

i dont think they woulda done it with my dog eaten belts, but still would have been nice to try first before i found some used ones....

[DLC]

I need to take mine down and have it looked at to make sure that the fraying around the buckle will be covered.

[2.5GT]

Oh darn, I've just replaced my driver's seat belt not too long ago :cry:

[Nick_701]

Yeah im gonna have to give the dealer another call cause my driver belt is frayed and i hope they will replace it. I didnt tell them it was frayed before. I also hope they can order it and let me install it so they dont screw it up.

[Benfolio]

Hrm. I'll have to bring this up when I take the wagon in for the open recall it has on the brake booster :lol:

WAS planning on just swapping the sedan's driver's belt since it's LESS frayed then the one that's in there now.

[impreza_GC8]

Yeah im gonna have to give the dealer another call cause my driver belt is frayed and i hope they will replace it. I didnt tell them it was frayed before. I also hope they can order it and let me install it so they dont screw it up.
They wont do this, I tried. And then when they messed up I just took my car back without the new belt.

[Wagonista]

My driver's belt was frayed to hell and they replaced it for free. The part brand new costs over $300. The techs were awesome about it too.

[AkumaMax]

Yep knew about this about 3 days after I got my Subie. Read it in the original warranty book.

[98outbackpdx]

in the warranty handbook (i belive) on my 1998 legacy outback it does day that the seat belt has a lifetime warranty (limited). have had 3 seat belts replaced under warranty. 2 on a 99 sus and 1 on my legacy ob, all by the same dealer, gave me no greif the last on they actuailly had instock. 2 of the seat belts were frayed and one would not retract properly, the dealership checked it out and fixed free of charge, i think you have to have a clean title.

[ryu_haneda]

I must not be doing this right because I got quoted 300+ bucks for seat belts and about 90 to 100 bucks for labor. What should I do? Should I just show up at a dealership and ask them about this? If seat belts CAN be replaced free, I don't want to pay for used belts.

[greenspeed]

they have to "stop retracting" I had my driverside done under warranty about 2 months ago....hahahaha

[a.j. hall]

Hello,
I have a 94 legacy l sedan, the automatic seatbelt is broken and wont retract, and wont pass inspection, but I cant find anyone that even has the parts to replace it. Will the lifetime replacement apply to my situation?
thanks

[DLC]

I totally cashed in on this and got mine done.

[Nick_701]

Hello,
I have a 94 legacy l sedan, the automatic seatbelt is broken and wont retract, and wont pass inspection, but I cant find anyone that even has the parts to replace it. Will the lifetime replacement apply to my situation?
thanks


I would say go to your local dealer and ask, there are a lot of yes and no situations about this topic. It seams to depend on the dealer so maybe try more than one. Good luck!!

[hallowpoint]

i took mine in the other day and the service manager told me that its only on the mechanical parts. but i told him i herd different and to he call up subaru and they told him i was right!! so im getting mine replaced. he said that the belt will be black, but my other belts are grey so maybe i can get some wrx belt and put them in.

[Benfolio]

Dammit. I keep forgetting to call! :smt013

[98outbackpdx]

Hello,
I have a 94 legacy l sedan, the automatic seatbelt is broken and wont retract, and wont pass inspection, but I cant find anyone that even has the parts to replace it. Will the lifetime replacement apply to my situation?
thanks
the retracting part of the auto seatbelt is covered but the strap that is motorized is NOT covered

[1-3-2-4]

I want to know if I can get mine replaced.. had bad did everyone elses here look?

[DLC]

Mine was fraying quite bad and actually had threads that had been cut/broken.

[Santous]

1996 Subaru Legacy L

So I have some pretty badly ripped seatbelts. I'm already planning on getting new seats or reupholstering my current seats black and blue, so I'm thinking about just completley replacing the seatbelts. Where can I find black seatbelts for all 5 seats that won't break the bank (i'm tight on money) and that I can install myself?

[jey]

Dealership might replace it for free, it's covered under a lifetime warranty.

[birukun]

Yep - just got a reply to my email to Subaru.com today.

"Thank you for contacting Subaru of America, Inc. The seatbelt does offer a lifetime seatbelt warranty. Please contact your local Subaru dealer to have this concern evaluated. Should you have additional concerns please call me at 1-800-SUBARU3(1-800-782-2783).

Gretchen Atkinson

Subaru of America, Inc.

Customer/Dealer Services[THREAD ID:1-6RERPC]"

[DLC]

Had mine done also.

They might even give you a specific color if you ask nice.

[chaksq]

Ohh, didn't know we got lifetime warranty on this, I'm going to the Subaru dealer and look into this. My front seat belts are pretty warn/ripped. Thanks for the tip guys.

[Huffer]

Just got mine replaced on Friday. Rolled into the dealer, told them Subaru offered a lifetime warranty on the seatbelts, they inspected the belt, said "ok", put my car into the system, checked the part#, checked with SOA via computer, booked me in and fixed it once the part came in.

Mine couldn't retract/extend anymore because the fraying was bad.

[Dead91silvia]

Thanks a lot for posting this! After reading I took a drive to my Subaru dealer, as I have 2 frayed belts (driver and pass rear)...

He looked at them I he didnt know if they would do the warranty, but he would check and I got a call from him today and they have the 2 on order and should be here in the next few days! YAY!!! New belts in my Subie!!! :smt023

[legacy98gt]

will they fix the buckle part? my passenger buckle wont work

[Huffer]

will they fix the buckle part? my passenger buckle wont work

You'll have to go in and see. Theoretically they should as it's part of the restraint system.

[legacy98gt]

ill have to go try it im tierd of faking it when a cop drives by lol

[Benfolio]

Ha! I still haven't taken mine in. Need to get that brake master cylinder recall done too.

Maybe since now it's got a good motor in it I'll finally find the time.....

[legacy98gt]

i havnt took mine in either im to bust tryin to look for a nother car i can beat up

[daleyswanson]

this is good to know! when i get home i'm gonna have this done. the drivers belt is frayed to sh*t

[ben g]

Its the law in the united states that they have to replace them if they are in any danger of breaking or they do break.... This is for all manufactures

[Huffer]

Its the law in the united states that they have to replace them if they are in any danger of breaking or they do break.... This is for all manufactures

Can you provide a link to a federal government source? If not, it's just heresay.

FWIW, Toyota now only provide 6 years warranty on their restraint systems, for all 2010+ vehicles.

[mrpyb]

Thanks a lot for posting this! After reading I took a drive to my Subaru dealer, as I have 2 frayed belts (driver and pass rear)...

He looked at them I he didnt know if they would do the warranty, but he would check and I got a call from him today and they have the 2 on order and should be here in the next few days! YAY!!! New belts in my Subie!!! :smt023

what dealer did you go to?

[Eken]

This i can confirm does NOT apply to Sweden >:U

[derrick_]

just some food for thought.

nylon loses ~3% of its strength in ideal conditions per year. this is in a perfect, undisturbed environment.

not including any other factors such as UV, chemical, abrasion, etc. damage it can build up very quickly.

ie, my 99 lgt's belts in ideal conditions would be at ~70% strength. add in uv damage, wear and tear, etc. and it starts getting bleak.

[1-3-2-4]

hey I think I'm missing seat belt stuff for the rear passengers.. at least when i look at it (and i took out the rear seat) I can't on earth find the 3rd belt buckle.. I only have two but I have a center belt and two rear passenger belts..

[gathermewool]

You guys are great! I litterally just found out about this site today on legacygt.com, read this while at work on break, and drove over to the dealer after I got off. My driver-side belt is frayed and a new belt is on order FOR FREE : )

[subikid90]

just went in today and had the parts ordered. should be in next week.

[lord flashheart]

i wonder if i took my car in to get the frayed belt changed if they would change it to a different color. like beige belts instead of ugly charcoal.

[subikid90]

i doubt it, worth a try tho.

[Soul Shinobi]

One of my belts won't come out, it's stuck retracted in. Went to the local dealership and they're going to replace it for free, labor and all. :smt023

[SI01]

I'm so glad I saw this thread. My driver belt is frayed badly. Just called a local dealer, and I have an appt for it to be replaced!

Thanks!

[elislider]

wow i've been on RS25 and NASIOC for years and never heard about this.
this is good news because my impreza drive side seatbelt doesnt barely retract and my newly purchased legacy has a completely frayed to hell drivers seatbelt
thanks everyone!

[Legacy-Version94]

Been a member of this site for years now... just seeing this sticky. My driver side lap belt is frayed, and a tag is showing that reads "..Replace Belt..." I'm gonna drive up to Wagner Subaru and see if they'll replace it for free.

[elislider]

just got mine replaced at Carr subaru in beaverton, OR. they were quick and friendly about it, i had to come it and get it approved when a manager was there, they ordered the seatbelt, called me back to schedule, and then installed it in about 1.5 hours. they also told me about an open recall on my legacy for the master cylinder apparently. gotta go back and get that service scheduled

[R98LGT]

My drivers side seat belt does not retract very well can I take this in and have it replaced? I think the Subaru place here is not a dealership but an importer.

[loganmossmusic]

My drivers side seat belt does not retract very well can I take this in and have it replaced? I think the Subaru place here is not a dealership but an importer.
I hope so, mine does not retract well either, I will call my local dealer tomorrow and post their response.

[Danny-G]

This should apply to my 93, correct? Because the drivers lap belt is showing the "replace belt" tag and new belts would be nice.

[Soul Shinobi]

Call your local dealer and ask.

[98outbackpdx]

This should apply to my 93, correct? Because the drivers lap belt is showing the "replace belt" tag and new belts would be nice.
from what my local Subaru dealer told me was the retractable part, "lap belt" is covered but the shoulder belt is not, for the 2 piece belts i do not know if the motor is a warranty item.
I should also mention that the air bags are not covered under the restraint system warranty.

[Huffer]

My drivers side seat belt does not retract very well can I take this in and have it replaced? I think the Subaru place here is not a dealership but an importer.
I hope so, mine does not retract well either, I will call my local dealer tomorrow and post their response.

The "motor" aka tensioner is part of the system. They have to replace that when they replace the belt as it's coiled onto the tensioner.

[Lojasmo]

Just got mine ordered. Free front driver and passenger side seat belts for my new (to me) 1995 BK. Thanks, SLI!

[ubar legacy]

Ive been thinking about this...and I definately will be taking mine in!! Mine are frayed and dont retract half the time, and yeah... Sketchy lol

[Soul Shinobi]

Yeah they should definitely take that.

[ubar legacy]

Yeah they should definitely take that.
I should bring this to my buddys attention....he bought a rolled sti and we swapped everything into his wrx.. The pretensioners on the sti (now in his wrx I think) are probably bad now...

[elislider]

i doubt they would cover anything that isnt completely stock. so if you have for example STi seats in a legacy or something and then the seat belts/buckles arent working properly, dont expect them to warranty it, because obviously youve modified stuff (whether or not you have) and theyll send you away

[chuckthefuk]

Mint so many of my BD/BK/BG friends rolling around with shotty belts and everyone of them thanks you for the FREEBIE!!!!!!

Also whats this recall about the Master Cylinder?

-Chuck

[Lojasmo]

i doubt they would cover anything that isnt completely stock. so if you have for example STi seats in a legacy or something and then the seat belts/buckles arent working properly, dont expect them to warranty it, because obviously youve modified stuff (whether or not you have) and theyll send you away
I have leather seats from a 2000 outback in my 1995 BK. No problems.

[Grafton]

so the belts not retracting correctly is possibly something I can use to get mine replaced?

[Soul Shinobi]

Absolutely, so long as they can repeat the problem. That's what I got one of mine replaced for.

[98outbackpdx]

having my drivers seat belt replaced for the second time that i know of. it is having a hard time retracting so i am having it replaced. just have to wait for the parts and the warranty person.

[Huffer]

i doubt they would cover anything that isnt completely stock. so if you have for example STi seats in a legacy or something and then the seat belts/buckles arent working properly, dont expect them to warranty it, because obviously youve modified stuff (whether or not you have) and theyll send you away

Just saw this, and you're wrong. I have 06 STi seats in my car and they replaced the drivers belt without arguing.

[Soul Shinobi]

I'm sure that could easily vary dealer to dealer (or from one service manager to another). I doubt that they specify in the policy, so it could be up to the discretion of the service manager.

[Huffer]

Nope. It's a Subaru America warranty.


Seat Belt Lifetime Limited Warranty

SEAT BELT COVERAGE lasts for the useful life of the vehicle and includes seat belts and related components which fail to function properly during normal use.

This warranty does not apply to cosmetic appearance, such as color fading, when the seat belts function properly. Coverage also excludes any electrical related components or body anchor points.

Further:
http://www.autotropolis.com/warranty/su ... ranty.html (http://www.autotropolis.com/warranty/subaru-warranty.html)

The Seat Belt Lifetime Limited Warranty covers all of the seat belts for the entire life of the vehicle with no year or mileage limitations. Cosmetic problems with the seat belts are not covered by the warranty.

So basically - as long as the belt is still attached to the body of the car, and the seat buckle still buckles correctly, you can get your belts replaced for free.

IF YOU HAVE SWAPPED SEATS - YOU MUST MAKE SURE YOUR SEAT BUCKLE MATCHES YOUR SEAT BELT

[elislider]

i doubt they would cover anything that isnt completely stock. so if you have for example STi seats in a legacy or something and then the seat belts/buckles arent working properly, dont expect them to warranty it, because obviously youve modified stuff (whether or not you have) and theyll send you away

Just saw this, and you're wrong. I have 06 STi seats in my car and they replaced the drivers belt without arguing.
my point was about the buckle receiver that is attached to the seat, if that doesnt look like a stock one then they might hassle you (ie. you just swapped on a broken one)

[Grafton]

Absolutely, so long as they can repeat the problem. That's what I got one of mine replaced for.
long overdue update:
Got mine replaced with no issues, and I got to see the bill as if it wasn't under warranty, holy crap that would've been pricey

[Soul Shinobi]

What are we talkin'? Numbers!

[elislider]

a complete seat belt assembly is at least $200

[98outbackpdx]

i am not waiting for the RR seat belt to get to the dealer and i will be replacing 3 seat belts at 1 time. the seat belts for my '98 Outback are almost $250 for just one of the front seatbelts. i do not know how much the RR is going to cost. i am going to try to get a look to see how much it is going to cost.

[1-3-2-4]

I'm going to go to the dealer about this after I'm done with the work on my car no doubt in my mind this one will be replaced it's frayed about a inch wide and about 3 inches long.

[98outbackpdx]

for just the drivers seat belt is $380 and the passenger side seat belt is $425 and the dealer has not gotten in the RR seat belt. The service advisor is guessing the RR seat belt to be around $380 but will not know until they get the part. the prices i listed is for just the seat belts and not labor. yeah a $1,000+ car repair bill is not going to cost me a dime woo hoo!

[1-3-2-4]

they should be able to do mine right?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/IMAG0854-1.jpg

[Soul Shinobi]

Yeah I'd think so, other people have said they got theirs replaced for fraying. I'm gonna take mine in for the same thing. Mine's not that bad yet, but my friend's is worse, we're both going to see if we can have ours done.

[98outbackpdx]

they should be able to do mine right?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/IMAG0854-1.jpg

yes, mine when i first got my drivers side one done after i bought the car, it looked like it had been cut. my brothers SUS they have replaced both the drivers and passengers seat belts because they looked like yours.

[Dead91silvia]

Thanks a lot for posting this! After reading I took a drive to my Subaru dealer, as I have 2 frayed belts (driver and pass rear)...

He looked at them I he didnt know if they would do the warranty, but he would check and I got a call from him today and they have the 2 on order and should be here in the next few days! YAY!!! New belts in my Subie!!! :smt023

what dealer did you go to?

Wow... I missed this... haha

I went to Renton Subaru. For the 2 belts, driver and right rear, the bill was like $850 if I remember right. Full warranty!!!

They gave me a list of what else was wrong with my car trying to get more work, but I knew they would... haha!

I have a slow belt in my BH and nicks in the rears so I'm gonna see about them some time soon... I'll be going to Auburn Subaru this time though. I have a better relationship with them since I use them as my wholesale suppler.

[d1giPhux]

Just got mine replaced at my local subaru dealer. Drivers side belt was freying where it comes in contact with the clip itself. They ordered the part and replaced it for free! AWESOME! :smt030 :smt023 :smt020

[Soul Shinobi]

Isn't it? I need to get a friend's car in for the same, both front seat belts.

[lord flashheart]

Dear Subaru Of America.

I love you for things like this. That's all.

Sincerely, lord flashheart.

On a side note. My friend had a Ford and he went to the junk yard, and the junk yards wouldn't sell him a used seat belt. So he went to the Ford dealer, and the seat belt was an ass load of money and was like 2 weeks out.

[tizzle]

The dealership that I went to denied me free replacement, and he said that it was a "common misconception" ...Whatever, I work at a auto wrecking yard now, so I can just grab my own

[Soul Shinobi]

The dealership that I went to denied me free replacement, and he said that it was a "common misconception" ...Whatever, I work at a auto wrecking yard now, so I can just grab my own

Sounds like some shite to me. :neutral:

[Perdue]

The dealership that I went to denied me free replacement, and he said that it was a "common misconception" ...Whatever, I work at a auto wrecking yard now, so I can just grab my own
Contact your local rep for SOA. Sounds to me like the dealership doesn't want to deal with it.

[Soul Shinobi]

The dealership that I went to denied me free replacement, and he said that it was a "common misconception" ...Whatever, I work at a auto wrecking yard now, so I can just grab my own
Contact your local rep for SOA. Sounds to me like the dealership doesn't want to deal with it.
+1

[Wiscon_Mark]

That's pretty ridiculous. If SOA is backing the warranty, the dealership should get reimbursement for the whole thing on it. Why wouldn't they? Definitely contact Subaru of America about this and report the dealership.

[tizzle]

ya, I had kind of forgotten about the seatbelt warranty denial, until I came across this thread again. I think I might call them 1 more time, just to hear them say no, so I can yell at them, then report them to SOA. They are the better of the 2 local subaru dealerships. The other one made my wife cry, and I went in there and tore into the service mangager, until he fixed things

[Matty2Hotty]

They said they are going to look into cause my "postal" title on my RHD is commerical use so they are trying to get me to spend $396 on a replacement which the sales dude was like, there is only one left here in the states. Really stupid since my belt doesnt retract. Might throw a fit about this one to SOA if they call me back and doesnt go through.

[Soul Shinobi]

Interesting scenario, keep us posted. "Last one in the country" sounds like a cheesy sales pitch, I'm always skeptical when I hear that crap.

[98outbackpdx]

Interesting scenario, keep us posted. "Last one in the country" sounds like a cheesy sales pitch, I'm always skeptical when I hear that crap.

i had to wait for the rear outboard seat belts after the japan earthquake until the production got back online. they can get them in just fine. you might have to wait but they can get them from japan they are not as common as the LF seat belt but they can still get them.

[Benfolio]

I was told by a dealer I wholesale with TODAY that they no longer cover it, and they had one denied a few weeks ago because it was not a "mechanical defect" of the belt.

Is Subaru tightening down on its warranty?

[elislider]

i got one replaced just 1 week ago under warranty, in a 98 impreza outback sport. the "dot" that holds the buckle had fallen off (so it would fall to the floor) and the edge of the belt was starting to fray.

if you get denied at your dealer, go to another dealer. if they deny you, and you believe its a legit claim, contact SoA (subaru of america)

[Soul Shinobi]

Yes I'd contact SOA.

[Wagonista]

I had this done about 3 years ago by a dealer, and my buddy had it done a few months ago as well. The dealer we went to was very helpful. They just told us that if it looked like we had been gnawing on it or something they would have to charge, but both of ours had just been frayed from being old and worn down by granolas.

[elislider]

i was recently denied a replacement on my newly acquired 03 legacy gt, for a rear seatbelt. however, it was because the previous owner (or shop i bought the car from) took what was originally the extremely frayed belt, and cut the rest of the way through, slicing the belt completely. so it was half frayed and half sliced, and they denied it based on the fact it was completely severed. i was told if it was still extremely frayed (halfway across) but not sliced the rest of the way, it would have been covered.

damnit! to the junkyard...

[Soul Shinobi]

Did you consider contacting SOA? Has anyone else here been denied, and had that denial reversed by SOA?

[Zangado1]

Ok,i just put 03 WRX seats in my 1995 BK and after the install im am so thrilled with the upgrade and how easy they were to put in the car. Today saw a cop checking inspection stickers sitting in the middle of the medium so naturally i went to reach for my seatbelt so T.J. Hooker won't stop me for not wearing a seatbelt and go to click it in and "No Click" but it fits in the slot. I did not read on here in this post or the interior thread about these seatbelt buckles not being compatible and the bad news is the original seats are long gone from mondays dumpster pick up. You think i can smooze the dealer into making my restraint system to work or am i going to the salvage yard to buy new buckles?

[Soul Shinobi]

That's a tough one. I think you'd have to be real smooth or they'd have to be really nice.

[98legwag]

Ok,i just put 03 WRX seats in my 1995 BK and after the install im am so thrilled with the upgrade and how easy they were to put in the car. Today saw a cop checking inspection stickers sitting in the middle of the medium so naturally i went to reach for my seatbelt so T.J. Hooker won't stop me for not wearing a seatbelt and go to click it in and "No Click" but it fits in the slot. I did not read on here in this post or the interior thread about these seatbelt buckles not being compatible and the bad news is the original seats are long gone from mondays dumpster pick up. You think i can smooze the dealer into making my restraint system to work or am i going to the salvage yard to buy new buckles?

Id say salvage yard. It will be much quicker. Plus the dealers will say you modified the car by changing seats.

[Zangado1]

Ok,i just put 03 WRX seats in my 1995 BK and after the install im am so thrilled with the upgrade and how easy they were to put in the car. Today saw a cop checking inspection stickers sitting in the middle of the medium so naturally i went to reach for my seatbelt so T.J. Hooker won't stop me for not wearing a seatbelt and go to click it in and "No Click" but it fits in the slot. I did not read on here in this post or the interior thread about these seatbelt buckles not being compatible and the bad news is the original seats are long gone from mondays dumpster pick up. You think i can smooze the dealer into making my restraint system to work or am i going to the salvage yard to buy new buckles?

Id say salvage yard. It will be much quicker. Plus the dealers will say you modified the car by changing seats.
Thats what i though a trip to the salvage yard. I realy wish i read something about this issue in the interior postings now im learning the hard way. I never wear a seatbelt anyway but you gotta have them.

[Soul Shinobi]

Wear your god damned seatbelt.

[Dead91silvia]

Wear your god damned seatbelt.
+ a million!

This might be blunt and mean, but only idiots dont use one...

[Soul Shinobi]

If you're not falling out of your seat you're not driving fast enough. :smt077

[elislider]

If you're not falling out of your seat you're not driving fast enough. :smt077
this.

also yeah if it wasnt already apparent, they changed the buckle shapes around 98 or 99 or something, so youll have to get the receiver part from a 99+ model car.
i dont think you can buy just the receiver part from the dealer. or if you can, they are like $200 each or something absurd

[Zangado1]

If you're not falling out of your seat you're not driving fast enough. :smt077
this.

also yeah if it wasnt already apparent, they changed the buckle shapes around 98 or 99 or something, so youll have to get the receiver part from a 99+ model car.
i dont think you can buy just the receiver part from the dealer. or if you can, they are like $200 each or something absurd
Im going to the salvage yard to get two new ones when i get a chance,i know of two 96 97 Legacy wagons about 40 mins from me to grab a pair.

[1-3-2-4]

My drivers side belt is really F***ed now, first of all it wont retract on it's own and it's frayed where the buckle is and the sholder area is like big time (pictures when I go out) But this morning I could not get it to extend at all... I ended up being late for work because I spent 10 min fighting with it to get it to come out and the most I could get it to move was maybe a few inches, not enough to put one arm in and try and drive.

I wonder if the dealer is going to give an issue? I never drive without my seat belt and I had no other option to early this morning.

[harrymaneuvers]

I doubt you will get much pushback from the dealer. They will replace it as long as it isnt obvious that you knowingly contributed to the damage on the belt.

Fraying is VERY common with seatbelts... Especially on the drivers side door where getting the belt slammed in the door is much more likely (usually) then the other belts.

Just go into the dealership, go to the service department and explain to them that you are here to have someone replace the seatbelt under Subaru's Lifetime seatbelt replacement program.

If they give you any grief... I would then ask to talk to the service manager and explain to him that you have done nothing on purpose to cause the belt to fail and that it is severely affecting your ability to operate the vehicle safely.

Can a missing or broken seat belt (especially drives side) cause you to fail an inspection in your state?

[Dead91silvia]

My drivers side belt is really F***ed now, first of all it wont retract on it's own and it's frayed where the buckle is and the sholder area is like big time (pictures when I go out) But this morning I could not get it to extend at all... I ended up being late for work because I spent 10 min fighting with it to get it to come out and the most I could get it to move was maybe a few inches, not enough to put one arm in and try and drive.

I wonder if the dealer is going to give an issue? I never drive without my seat belt and I had no other option to early this morning.


I doubt you will get much pushback from the dealer. They will replace it as long as it isnt obvious that you knowingly contributed to the damage on the belt.

Fraying is VERY common with seatbelts... Especially on the drivers side door where getting the belt slammed in the door is much more likely (usually) then the other belts.

Just go into the dealership, go to the service department and explain to them that you are here to have someone replace the seatbelt under Subaru's Lifetime seatbelt replacement program.

If they give you any grief... I would then ask to talk to the service manager and explain to him that you have done nothing on purpose to cause the belt to fail and that it is severely affecting your ability to operate the vehicle safely.

Can a missing or broken seat belt (especially drives side) cause you to fail an inspection in your state?

When I had mine done, I also had the right rear belt replaced. It only had a small nick in the belt from the plastics, but they still replaced it.

I so go in there and just say, "I have a messed up driver belt and I cant really even use it anymore and I'm told Subaru has a lift time warranty." If they want to charge you, go to another dealer.

I never had a problem. Mine wasnt even that bad other then the re-tractor was slow and I had fraying. I just in passing told the guy about the rear one and he got approved as well. $800+ worth of labor and parts I didnt have to pay for.

On a side note, Toyota DOES NOT do this! One reason Subaru is AWESOME! :smt023

[danieltrusty]

I went to the dealer today to check on having my drivers seat belt replaced because it wouldn't retract right. They looked at the car, cleaned everything an sprayed with some silicone stuff, and now it works great. Mine wasn't frayed or anything, though

[meanjoaquin]

Mine was frayed and wouldn't retract. Took it in, and the dealer ordered the part, called me when it arrived, and changed it that same day.

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