Table 1 shows five common seat belt related problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt buckle assembly (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |
Under normal usage two of the three rear seatbelts failed to release causing children to be stuck in seat. After seatbelts are freed from buckle they do not work correctly any more. New buckles have to be purchased which is difficult due to part availability. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving on a wet road, the contact lost control and struck a parked vehicle at 35mph and the front seat belt buckle assembly unlocked. Although the seat belt was properly locked, the buckle assembly released allowing the contact to sustain minor injuries. Read details...
The seatbelt on my 2000 kia Sportage on the driverside always opens. I feel this is very dangerous if I was ever involved in an accident. I do not trust the saftey belt will hold me if I ever had an accident. I weigh only 125 lbs. *ea04007* Read details...