Three problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Spectra.
The front passenger seat belt female fastener and assembly was found to be no longer secured to seat or car on further investigation it was found that the 1 bolt that holds the bracket to the vehicle had come fully out allowing the bracket to be pulled out.
We have now had a second failure of the passenger side seat belt. It now lacks a retract, as well as a locking mechanism and is completely useless. Now also, two months out of warranty.
While driving 30 to 40 mph vehicle was in involved in a crash, and air bags failed to deploy. Seat belt over the left shoulder released and failed to hold up as well. Consumer suffered large laceration across left eye.