Two problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1999 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver and passenger seat belts failed to function after side air bag sensor came on. . Consumers daughter was making a turn and the seat belt sensors went off, causing the drivers seat belt to tighten against her chest, now the driver and passenger seat belts will not engage, the dealer wants 1500 dollars to reapir the seat belt sensors.
While traveling 35-40 mph the consumers vehicle struck another vehicle in the rear. Upon impact neither air bag deployed and the shoulder belts failed to restrain the driver. The vehicle was totaled from the accident. The owners are aware of (4) similar cases of air bag deployment failure.