1998 Jeep Cherokee seat belts problems

17 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: buckle assembly
6
Front: retractor
3
Front: anchorage
3
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Cherokee seat belts problems in other years

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported March 12, 1998 · 2,427 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.

Recall number 98V048000 · Recall details

What 1998 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Seat belts · 65,908 miles · NY

Intermittently it was hard to unlock the front passenger seat belt. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Seat belts · 51,000 miles · UT

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

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Seat belts · OH

The driver side seat belt did not fasten properly. When ever the driver moved the belt popped loose. Please describe further.

Filed Dec 18, 2002 · Seat belts · MA

Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall #98v048000 seat belt. Dealer will not repair free of charge because VIN# was not included. Ts

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Seat belts · MO

Jeep cherokee equiped with gen-3 seat belts. Child safety seat is used in this vehicle. I have not had a collision in the vehicle yet but would like the belts to be replaced. I have notified the dealership and they don't seem to care. Daimler chysler only offered me a prerecorded message saying that they would do nothing to fix the problem.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · IL

Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. *ak battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.

Filed May 3, 2002 · Seat belts · WA · 3 injuries

While driving, consumer turned to the right to avoid another vehicle, however vehicle skidded, hit a guardrail, and then rolled over, the orange button to release the seat belt was pulled up 1/4-1/2 inches, seat belt did not hold, causing driver to be tossed around during vehicle rollover, claim 47-4282-720.

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Seat belts · NY

Vehicle not included in recall 98v048000. Front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Seat belts · MD

When the weather is cold (I.e. Below 25 degrees) the driver side seat belt locks in the home possition. After multiple trys on multiple days the seat belt stays in the home position. When the weather warms up or the heater in the car has been on for a long time, then the seat belt will release so that it may be used.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Seat belts · PA

Front passenger and rear driver side seatbelt cannot be pulled out of sockets in freezing temperature. *ak when vehicle warms up sufficiently,seat belts do operate.

Questions about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee seat belts

Does the 1998 Jeep Cherokee have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Jeep Cherokee seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V048000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have the most seat belts problems?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (35 complaints), 1995 (19 complaints) and 1993 (17 complaints).