Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 544 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee across 29 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (187). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (55% of reports).
- 544seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 56mention a crash
- 53mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- $680typical repair cost reported by owners
- 25%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 301 of 544 complaints (55%)
- Driver passenger: mentioned in 29 of 544 complaints (5%)
- Side seatbelt: mentioned in 28 of 544 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical seat belts repair on the Jeep Grand Cherokee at $680, and half of them between $530 and $1,050.
Based on 35 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 224 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 544 complaints, 56 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 53 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 2% | 73,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 1% | 92,500 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 24,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 59 | 4% | 59,523 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 187 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 80,908 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 32,500 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 56,000 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | 54,000 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | 62,940 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 69,843 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 41 | 3% | 94,000 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 26 | 1% | 80,550 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 2% | 72,510 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 2% | 97,500 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 24 | 2% | 113,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 1% | 26,216 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 2% | 70,500 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 2% | 85,548 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 1% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Seat belts:critical fasteners
Model years: 2023
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A bolt for the second-row seat belt buckle may not be tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt buckle may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat buckle bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 70B.
Seat belts; air bags
Model years: 2014
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light ÂMILÂ should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Model years: 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
Risk: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts
Model years: 1999, 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Risk: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Seat belts:rear/other
Model years: 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear outboard seat belt retractor spring can disengage from the rewind mechanism, disabling the retractor function, and preventing the belt from fitting snugly around the occupant.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace these retractors.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The driverâs seatbelt sensor constantly goes off as not detecting that the seatbelt is buckled, while driving; this causes the alarm to continuously beep and also disables the airbag. Aside from the seatbelt issue, there is a standalone airbag issue that has been detected by the carâs health…
The passenger seat belt does not retract. Also my passenger head rest just came out 1 day.
The Jeep case involves a 2015 Grand Cherokee Overland with both front seat belts requiring replacement under Jeep's 15-year seat belt warranty extension. One seat belt is completely inoperable and the other is compromised. Despite opening Jeep Case #96537928 in May 2026, Jeep has been unable to…
The front seatbelt latch on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not latch or secure properly. The buckle fails to engage when inserted, leaving the seatbelt unusable. This creates a serious safety hazard because the occupant cannot be restrained while the vehicle is in motion. The issue occurs every…
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the brake light failed to turn off. The service, seat belt, brake, and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The buzzer and lights were making a continuous sound. The local dealer was contacted, and the ABS module was replaced…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Grand Cherokees have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 544 owner complaints about seat belts for the Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee seat belts?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix seat belts problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $680 (half paid between $530 and $1,050), from 35 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 301 of 544 complaints, followed by “driver passenger” (29).
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (7,478)
- Power Train problems (4,329)
- Engine problems (2,879)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,328)
- Air Bags problems (2,201)
- Seats problems (1,613)
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- Visibility problems (1,454)
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