1988 Jeep Cherokee seat belts problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1988 Jeep Cherokee — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt* the contact stated that the shoulder part of the seat belt strap does not lock up. Has had vehicle for 5 years and the seat belts in the front do not function properly and have never functioned properly. They should lock up when vehicle breaks but they do not. Updated 7/13/2006 - *nm”
filed Jun 19, 2006
“Vehicle failed emissions due to a high hydrocarbon output/ problems with lights, brakes, windshield wipers, starter, and seat belts. *mr there was a crack found in the exhaust manifold. *scc *jb”
filed Oct 16, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 6 | 0% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 6 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 6 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 17 | 4% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.