Jeep Wrangler Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Jeep Wrangler across 29 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (35). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (51% of reports).
- 218seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 35mention a crash
- 32mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 35%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 112 of 218 complaints (51%)
- Caught door: mentioned in 14 of 218 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 100 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 218 complaints, 35 mention a crash, 32 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2023 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 5,000 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Wrangler | 4 | 0% | 3,000 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Wrangler | 6 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 9 | 0% | 18,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 8 | 3% | 1,700 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 10 | 2% | 50,350 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 9 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 6 | 1% | 57,500 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 5 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 10 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 11 | 2% | 63,750 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 3 | 0% | 33,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2008 Wrangler | 5 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 7 | 1% | 73,040 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 3 | 0% | 29,700 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 4 | 1% | 9,650 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 10 | 5% | 35,806 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 6 | 6% | 57,000 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 5 | 5% | 12,400 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 12,975 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 15 | 6% | 33,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 7 | 3% | 69,000 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 17 | 6% | 75,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 35 | 9% | 55,500 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 15 | 7% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Seat belts:pretensioner
Model years: 2021
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Model years: 2019
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
From September 2024 I have a problem with the engine system make a noise i always make oil change on time and also electric problems and seatbelts problems l know a 2 3 owner off jeep wrangler with the same problem
I was driving through a parking lot, I made a left turn and the airbag light lit up on the dashboard.Then, a chime sounded, like a low fuel chime or door open chime. I turned off the jeep and went inside the store, I then returned to my jeep, started it back up, and drove home. Every time Iâm at…
I have brought my vehicle in for 3 time for the dealership to take a look at Europe messages I have received. It is currently with them right now.as the start stop function is now not working. This happened while in the dealers possession and was working normally prior to me being it into the…
Seatbelt will not unlatch
Drivers side seat belt will not retract back into place it just stays completely out.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wranglers have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 218 owner complaints about seat belts for the Jeep Wrangler. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Wrangler seat belts?
Yes: 4 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 Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 112 of 218 complaints, followed by “caught door” (14).
Other Jeep Wrangler problems
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- Electrical System problems (2,983)
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- Power Train problems (2,179)
- Suspension problems (1,586)
- Air Bags problems (1,482)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,312)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,085)
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