2001 Kia Sportage: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Jan 7, 2017 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 20,000 miles · FL

Bought this vehicle with only 11k miles from an elderly couple that hardly drove it. Now at 21k miles, there is a gas smell coming inside the vehicle and also outside of the vehicle. Has a rough idle and gas spews out of tank while I'm pumping gas. The front passenger tire sounds like it's about to fall off. Had to replace spark plugs twice already. Also, the driverside seatbelt will not retract. I bought this vehicle with only 11k miles thinking it will last for awhile, but I've had so many issues with it.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Seat belts · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. The contact stated that the springs that held the seat belt in place fractured on two occasions. In march 2011, the front driver's seat belt spring fractured and was repaired by a private mechanic. The same failure occurred on the front passenger seat belt approximately nine months later. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,000. The consumer stated the front driver's seat belt retractor collapsed/broke and was repaired by a private mechanic. The same failure occurred with the front passenger's seat belt approximately six months later. The consumer stated no repairs have been made. Updated 02/29/12

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Electrical · 97,500 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. The contact stated that both rear power windows were inoperable. The air bag warning light also remained illuminated. The dealer repaired the windows and in the process, the security alarm independently sounded. The dealer was unable to shut off the alarm and then disconnected the fuse. The dealer also disconnected the air bag sensor. In addition, the door and seat belt alarms were inoperable. The door lock also would not engage. The dealer advised he would not take possession of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The contact refused to drive the vehicle due to the unsafe nature of the many failures. The failure and current mileages were approximately 97,500.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Seat belts · 49,500 miles · ME

While driving at 45 MPH consumer crested a hill to come face to face with a truck making a turn in the middle of the road. Consumer pressed the brakes with considerable force and the seat belt buckle released. The seat belt light was constantly on while driving. Vehicle had been in the repair shop at least five times. Manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem.

Filed Feb 15, 2003 · Seat belts · VT

The seat belt was tight and it locked up. Ph

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Suspension · IL

1. Vehicle rocks side-to-side when making turns. 2. Vehicle has extra play in the steering wheel. 3. Vehicle moves(slides) right of the roadwhile driving. 4. Front left-side of vehicle shakes(until you can look out front window without having a headache)at 10-60mph. 5. Vehicle 's body bounce forward and backward a few times when vehicle comes to complete stop. 6. Front driver seatbelt locks sometimes(for no reason).*ak (dot number: 5mhca32900 tiresize: p185/65r14)