Jeep Cherokee Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Jeep Cherokee across 14 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (50% of reports).
- 115seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 20mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 57 of 115 complaints (50%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 20 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 28,000 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 7 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 24,295 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 6 | 0% | 41,500 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 44,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 20,410 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 6 | 0% | 7,890 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 8 | 3% | 11,800 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 49,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 17 | 5% | 40,500 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 17 | 4% | 58,454 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 6 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Cherokee | 13 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Cherokee | 19 | 3% | 162,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. The front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.
Seat belts:rear/other
Model years: 1996
Problem: The web mounted rear seat belt inboard anchor positions may not achieve the required load of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly secured.
Fix: Dealers will add a washer to each rear inboard seat belt anchor attachment.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My driver side seat belt will not stay latched. The screen on my dashboard will freeze up and not turn on or off
Seatbelt failure in a 2021 Jeep Cherokee at approximately 80,000 miles. The seatbelt is not functioning properly and does not operate as intended, creating a safety concern. The issue was diagnosed by the dealership, who confirmed the seatbelt failure and stated repairs are needed. I was quoted…
I fastened seatbelt. It retracted, but heard a rolling noise, which sounded like a can or bottle rolling in the floor behind me. Paid no attention to it and forgot about it. Next time I drove the Jeep, it happened again, so I got home and checked. There was nothing there to make that noise. Another…
Passenger seat belts closest two both driver side and passenger side in the back seat do not lock properly. We tried to vacuum it clean and blow compressed air in it to clean it out but still not working. We took it to a local jeep dealer and they confirmed they would need to be replaced but only…
The contact's grandson owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the passengerâs side front seat belt failed to lock as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Cherokees have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about seat belts for the Jeep Cherokee. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Cherokee seat belts?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 57 of 115 complaints.
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- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (574)
- Structure problems (522)
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