TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR MIDDLE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND WOULD RETRACT ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY …
2007 kia Rondo seatbelts problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$500
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR MY REAR SEAT BELT BROKE IN HALF. THIS IS THE SEAT THAT MY GRANDSON'S CAR SEAT HAD BEEN GOING. LUCKILY FOR ME AND MY FAMILY HE WAS NOT IN THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT. I TOOK THE CAR INTO DORSCHEL WHERE I WAS VERBALLY TOLD THAT THE BELT WAS FAULTY AND IT WAS REPLACED. ON APRIL 21, 2011 I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SAME BELT HAD BROKEN AGAIN.…
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2007 kia Rondo?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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