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2000 Hyundai Elantra: seat belt won't latch or retract

5 of the 197 complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Elantra describe seat belt won't latch or retract.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year

  • 2025
    1
  • 2021
    1
  • 2019
    1
  • 2018
    2
  • 2017
    5
  • 2015
    2
  • 2014
    1
  • 2013
    6
  • 2012
    2
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    3
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    3
  • 2003
    5
  • 2002
    11
  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    5
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    2
  • 1995
    1

What owners say

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Seat belts · 94,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to restrain a child in a safety seat with the left rear seat belt, the seat belt buckle assembly fractured without warning. Additionally, the front seat belt webbing strap tightened when engaged during normal use. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of buckle assembly fracture, but determined the front seat belt was designed that way. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/17/2006 -

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA · crash · 2 injuries

While traveling on wet pavement, consumer and another vehicle collided head on, consumers seat belt did not lock, nor did the air bags deploy, consumer sustained several injuries and had to be rushed into surgery.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Rear middle seat belt buckle fell apart soon after the consumer installed car seat and pressure was applied to buckle. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer refused to provide any assistance.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Rear middle seat belt buckle fell apart when the consumer tightened car seat in place.

Filed Nov 18, 2000 · Seat belts · NV

Front seat belts will twist and curl through openings in guide(s) in normal usage, rendering them unable to expand or withdraw in a manner which would protct in the event of a crash. Also, would not allow you to avoid being ticketed for seat belt functionality failure. If hit, you would go in any direction, as seat belt would be loose.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2000 Hyundai Elantra seat belt

Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?

5 of 197 owner complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Elantra (3%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2002.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 2000 Hyundai Elantra

Stalling 40No deployment 18Power windows 13Check engine light 9Airbag light 7Hesitation 6Jerking 5

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