1st issue is the seat belt buckles are almost impossible to disengage. They hang up so bad our 10 yr old grand daughter needs help to remove the belt. The belt for the driver has same issue to where it is even difficult for an adult to get it to unlatch. 2nd issue is the transmission slips when shifting from 2nd to 3rd when cold. When it has been driven for a few miles it shifts normal. This appears to be a problem a lot of jeep owners have. It is a noted problem in other chrysler vehicles with the 42re transmission. This issue should be addressed since it is so wide spread.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: seat belt won't latch or retract
5 of the 1,637 complaints about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc...*mr the consumer felt jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10027025 *scc *jb *jb *jb
Seatbelt retractor is broken. Consumer is not able to have seat installed because retractor is broken so dealer will not install. Please provide any further information.
On 10/31/2001, I took my jeep in to my local dealer in response to daimlerchrysler recall notice #978. The work was done satisfactorily; however, the replacement parts that were installed for this recall are not acceptable. The new seatbelt buckle that was installed is significantly inferior to the original equipment. The flap of the buckle is cheap and its poor design causes the fabric belt invariably to "roll" (I.e., to double-up on itself inside the opening in the metal flap) when the seatbelt is removed. This rolling interferes with the proper deployment and retraction of the belt. Worse yet, this rolling will inevitably lead to fraying and weakening of the belt's fabric. I have already noticed the beginnings of the deterioration of the fabric. A frayed seatbelt is a serious safety hazard -- "an accident waiting to happen".
Driver is short, therefore seat has to be moved forward, however seat belt can't be latched when drivers seat is in the forward position.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V119000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
- Risk
- The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Recall number 00V034000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear outboard seat belt retractor spring can disengage from the rewind mechanism, disabling the retractor function, and preventing the belt from fitting snugly around the occupant.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these retractors.
Recall number 98V276000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
5 of 1,637 owner complaints about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (0%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Premature wear 94Stalling 81Airbag light 52Grinding brakes 51Jerking 42Harsh shifting 37Fuel pump 28Headlights 24Whining noise 24Check engine light 23ABS 21Shudder 20Pulling 20Won't start 20Slipping 19Overheating 17Door locks 15Fire or smoke 15Sudden acceleration 15No deployment 13Power windows 13Transmission failure 13Ball joint 12Brake failure 12Knocking 12Tire blowout 12Power steering loss 11Engine failure 10Hesitation 8Wipers 8Fuel leak 7Loss of power 7
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