Seat Belt Related Problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows three common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat belt anchorage (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (three problems).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags deployed, but lap and shoulder belt didn't hold. Consumer was thrown into window and sustained injuries.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The driver-side seat belt fastener will not work. I have contacted kia, but they say that this item is not covered by warranty. I have not abused this piece of equipment and I have never had a seat belt fail (in any other car-- nor heard of this) because it comes unlatched.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Received recall 02 v 216 000 concerning front seat belts, but rear seat belt failed in this vehicle. Dealership was not replacing the rear seat belt under the recall remedy.   Read details...


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