1998 Jeep Cherokee seat belts problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Intermittently it was hard to unlock the front passenger seat belt. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”
filed Dec 16, 2004
“When driving at any speed, the consumer noticed that driver's seat vibrated from under the seat. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the seat broke off the assembly. *ak the anchor pulled loose. The dealer refused to remedy the problem. *sc *jb”
filed May 13, 2004
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% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.