Jeep Compass seat belt problems

Filed Jul 21, 2026 · Seat belts · TX

For at least two months the driver's seat belt buckle intermittently unlatches or won't stay latched in my 2018 Jeep Compass. Because it's a critical safety component, I hope that Jeep may offer a goodwill repair or replacement, especially because the failure is due to a defective buckle.

Filed May 19, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · OK · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in an auto accident on May 18, 2026. I was hit by a person driving a Honda Accord on the side of my vehicle. The impact made all of the passenger side airbags deploy, but only the driver’s side steering wheel airbag and knee airbag deployed on the driver’s side of my vehicle. Also, the seatbelt did not lock, so I was forced into the driver’s door.

Filed May 4, 2026 · Transmission · AZ

Vehicle has a major safety defect unknown as to component causing. While driving at freeway speeds the vehicle suddenly has sudden jolt as if vehicle switched into park suddenly. This causes seatbelt tensioner to lock and for the 0.5 to 1 second speed reduced instantly as if slamming on brakes causing vehicles behind to almost hit me. This has now happened on 3 separate occasions but cannot be replicated on demand by anyone. No warning lamps no indicators of anything like open door, parking brake, or any forward collision system showing on instrument panel.

Filed Mar 26, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · 72,972 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags warning light illuminated on the instrument panel with the message "Air Bags Wiring Fault" displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the passenger’s side seat belt latch was defective and failed to latch properly. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,972.

Filed Aug 30, 2025 · Seat belts · TX

Seat belt buckle rear left, yes Child buckled up and noticed it came unbuckled. No, I have purchased another own that also failed No No

Filed Mar 25, 2025 · Seat belts · 108,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the driver’s side front seat belt unclipped and failed to secure the occupant. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2022 · Seat belts · WA

The webbing on my passenger side seat belt is inexplicably worn and ripped. It looks as if it became worn over time by the seat belt latch vibrating against it. The webbing fabric may have been irregular too. It is very strange, I will attach photos. I don't know when or how the damage occurred because I rarely have passengers in my vehicle. It was discovered yesterday when I did have a rider. The damage is too high up on the belt to have been chewed by the dog. The dog has never been left unattended in the car, is too small to have reached the belt, and is secured in the back seat with a harness and locking tether while traveling. One dealer, C.H. Urness Motors in The Dalles, OR, wanted to charge me over $300 for repair and make me wait 3 months for the part despite my car being under warranty. They offered to expediate the process to five days for an additional fee. Supposedly the part is out of stock but for and additional charge, it can become "in stock" in five days. University Auto in Ellensberg, WA is attempting to make the repairs under warranty. I should hear back from them in the next few days. I am concerned that I can not safely transport passengers until the repair is made, that one dealer is attempting to overcharge and make me wait for the repair, and that there may be an issue with the manufacture of the seatbelt itself. Thank you.

Filed Jul 24, 2020 · Seat belts · 30,000 miles · CA

The seat belt latch will not engage to properly restrain. It comes undone with very little force or pulling.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Seat belts · 120,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 jeep compass. While driving 25 MPH, another vehicle turned left without yielding the right of way. As a result, the contact slammed on the brake pedal and rear ended the other vehicle. The driver's seat belt failed to engage and all the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries and burns to the left arm, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was able to be driven to the side of the road and was towed to a lot. The vehicle was later deemed destroyed. The windshield, passenger side headlight, and driver's door were damaged. The contact mentioned that in 2017, the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall at the faricy boys chrysler jeep (4950 new car dr, colorado springs, co 80923, (855) 846-8666). The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 120,000. *bf

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Seat belts · VA

Driver side seat belt latch is not latching to the buckle. While putting seat belt on it disengages from the latch system completely. Several attempts to re-secure the buckle into the latch continues to allow the seat buckle to become unlatched. Extremely unsettling as while operating my vehicle knowing my seat belt comes undone at any time. Nothing is touching the buckle or latch system to cause the unbuckle at any time. Have checked by looking into the latch system to ensure no debris is inside.