2002 Hyundai Elantra: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Oct 16, 2011 · Seat belts · 24,200 miles · FL

The driver's side seat belt would not retract. The defect was repaired under the factory warranty on 1/14/04.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Seat belts · 91,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract. The dealer and manufacturer were notified; however, they provided no assistance. The contact expressed concern for the safety issue involved. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. The consumer was informed the seat belts were not covered under the extended warranty plan. Updated evoq 07/19/11.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Seat belts · 87,000 miles · NY

Driver's seat belt does not retract 2002 hyundai elantra gls.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Seat belts · 34,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side front seat belt would not retract or hold correctly. If the vehicle were in an accident it would not protect the occupant properly. The service dealer stated the spring would not catch and the seat belt needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 23, 2006 · Brakes, Seat belts · 40,888 miles · VA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving down a hill at 60mph in icy conditions, the brake pedal was depressed. However, the vehicle did not slow down and as a result, the vehicle struck a guard rail with minor damage sustained. The police were notified and a written report was provided. The vehicle was towed to an impound yard to await inspection from the insurance company. Additionally, while attempting to use the latch system, the seat belt covered the latch bracket.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Mva 7/27/04 passenger side impact to my car driver seat belt did not lock I hit the steering wheel passenger side airbag did not deploy.

Filed Aug 7, 2004 · Seat belts · MT · crash · 2 injuries

Seat belt failure.

Filed Dec 7, 2003 · Airbags, Body · 40 miles · FL

From day of purchase, I noticed a vibration in the steering, starting about 42 MPH. Took the vehicle to dealer, who rotated and balanced tires. Vibration then started about 50 MPH, back to the dealer rotated and balanced tires again along with alignment. Vibration about 58 MPH back to dealer again, rotation, forced balancing, rotor turned down, still had vibration. Filed under lemon law, final attempt by service department involved hma regional chief mechanic trouble shooter. He claimed they loosened motor mounts and let engine center itself, changed tires, balanced and aligned again. After a week I picked up car which he said was fine. Vibration still noticeable. Gave up on hma and drove car about 20,000 more miles till vibration got so bad I had to go to a brake shop because it was almost impossible to stop. They changed pads, adjusted brakes and rebuilt right front caliper. No more vibration. Hyundai won't pay for the repair, so following thru with lemon law and hoping to get out of this death trap. Air bag light comes on some days, and stays on all day, some days it's not on. Do the air bags work. Also having problems with paint finish, door seals and seat belt retractors. Real piece of junk and I would never recommend this car to any one. Also had to have brake dust removed from rear brakes at about 7000 miles and the dealer charged me 60.00$ excessive dust accumulation is a design defect and at the least should have been covered by hyundai. *la abl.pco

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · Fuel system, Seat belts · MI

There is a terrible howling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle while driving on the highway. The rim's on the car are so flimsy that I have had to rims bent in the last 3 months. They can not handle non paved roads. Th front seat belt does not retract properly causing the seal on the door to be torn when the door is shut. The gas mileage is terrible. Supposed to be upwards of 35+ mpg on the highway and I only get approximately 24 - 26 mpg. The insurance on this vehicle is ridiculous!! You think that I had an audi. The cost of the insurance is the same. I have brought up my concerns with the dealer that I purchased the car from and they don't seem to think that there is a problem with the howling since they couldn't get it to do it while they were driving the car. The gas mileage they said would improve when the engine was broke in at about 20,000 miles. Well I am past the 20,000 and the mileage has not improved. I am not at all happy with this car. I would get rid of it in a minute if I could get out from under the payments.

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Seat belts · 26,000 miles · MD

The front driver side seat belt does not retract properly once extended.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Seat belts · MA

While driving seatbelt locked up and would not release until unlocking the seatbelt. Dealer has been notified, repaired and replaced it.