2002 Kia Rio seat belts problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2002 Kia Rio — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia rio. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger's side seat belts would not retract. The contact inspected the seat belts and discovered that part of the seat belt was disintegrated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…”
filed Sep 18, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia rio. The contact noticed that the rear seat belt was fractured. The dealer informed the contact that it was her responsibility repair the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The approximate failure mileage…”
filed Jul 18, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 Rio | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Rio | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Rio | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 Rio | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Rio | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 Rio | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 Rio | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Rio | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Rio | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Rio | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Rio | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.