2002 Hyundai Elantra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 342 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,048miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the 342 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,048 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My daughter was driving our 2002 Hyundai Elantra when she hit someone from behind. All of the injuries from this accident were minor, but the rear seatbelt became a major concern. Our grandson, who is almost 2 years old, was in his carseat in the back seat on the passengers side. His seatbelt did not hold his seat. He and the carseat were thrown forward against the back of the front seat. He had some bruising on his knee and struggled to walk for a day or two and this seems to be the extent of his inbjuries. However, I am concerned about what would happen if this had been a more serious crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037038, filed 2003-09, 4,000 miles“2002 Hyundai Elantra. Srs airbag light came on instrument console. The passanger seatbelt tensioner detonated about a month later. About two months after that the driver side seat airbag deployed on its own while I was driving..no impact whatsoever. Car now in dealer for module replacement and aribag replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10323459, filed 2010-04, 185,000 miles“Accident on 4/13/05 drivers side seat belt did not restrain driver causing driver to slam into steering wheel hitting head first and then chest area. The results were severe bruising to the chest area. The seat belt has not been repaired because Hyundai says that there is nothing wrong with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10121421, filed 2005-05, 38,096 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10410068, filed 2011-06, 91,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013904, filed 2003-04Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 23 | 23% |
| 2021 | 27 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra
95 complaintsAir bags
70 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTires
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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