Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor RIO. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems |
The contact owns a 2002 kia Rio. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger's side seat belts would not retract. The contact inspected the seat belts and discovered that part of the seat belt was disintegrated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Read details...
While in motion consumer was hit by another driver on the rear driver's side. Vehicle spun around three times. During this incident, safety devices failed to operate as designed. Driver's side seat belt did not lock; therefore, consumer was thrown forward. Read details...
The rear seat belts have shreaded at the base of the seat belt. I had the belts replaced by an independent mechanic, I was advised that it wasnot a warranty item, and he determined that the belts will continue to shred due to a design flaw that has the retractor at an angle and the teeth of the Read details...