Table 1 shows four common seat belt related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt problems |
Driver side and front passenger shoulder belts are frayed which makes them unable to stay secure. It won't stop upper body movement when brakes are applied quickly. Driver side rear passenger window won't go down and motor in door still makes the noise like its wants to work but does not. Read details...
Both driver & passenger-side rear seat belt assemblies are defective. Passenger-side seat belt has been inoperable since shortly after I bought it in 2005. Driver-side seat belt has had sporadic problems in the last six months & within the last week has been inoperable. Read details...
Consumers stated while traveling 35-40 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Driver's side seat belt disengaged from buckle assembly releasing the consumer. Read details...