1999 Jeep Cherokee seat belts problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Seat belt latch and buckle does not function properly, it is very hard to buckle in and when trying to unbuckle, it takes a lot of force, time and very unsafe. If left unbuckled the dash light or alarm never comes on to buckle up. This happens at all times, doesn't matter if stationary or moving…”
filed Nov 13, 2017
“Driver's side seat frame broke. Seat wobbles back and forth. Obviously an unsafe situation being strapped into a seat that is not properly secured to vehicle. Will force of pushing brake pedal totally separate seat from vehicle? This is a major safety issue relative to passenger restraint (me) and…”
filed Apr 7, 2011
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% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 17 | 4% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.