1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee seats problems

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Seats · 137,000 miles · VA

At approximately 137,000 miles, the driver's seat frame snapped at two points, causing the seat to rock from side to side when entering/exiting and when making sharp turns. Since it is not attached to the frame at that point, it will not pass inspection. I was in motion on a busy city street on the way to school when the seat gave way and started moving.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Brakes, Seats · 120,000 miles · AL

The driver's side electric seat bracket has broken in two places making the seat wobble. Also, the passenger side brake caliper has an ABS problem

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Seats · 205,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to stop the vehicle at 30 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force. As a result, the seat detached and the contact was pinned between the steering column and seat. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Seats · 192,000 miles · CA

I have about 192,000 miles ...owned the car since 2001..about 1 year ago I noticed the front seat was beginning to wiggle...in time until 10/14/15 when I took it to the chrysler deatership (franich) in watsonville, ca. 95076 where I was advised I had a broken frame on the driver's side front seat. Their only solution was to try and sell me a whole new seat assembly...at the cost of $750 which would have represented about 20% of the present value (my car is in super condition)...I asked if there was another place I could go....the serviceman put me on hold as he spoke to the manager..came back on and .said no...and actually sent me on my way in that unsafe condition...never once did they tell me that there have been simiiar complaints with the same problem and that chrysler was refusing the federal safety agency suggestion for recalls for this unsafe condition...had they at least told me...I would have begun searching the web for solutions....luckily, I had a relative fix and weld the problem for me....however, I do not want any one else to suffer with this problem....as a loyal jeep owner I am ashamed of chrysler to not provide a fix for us all....I paid the cost to fix...and their reputation should be sullied by their refusal to recall or at the very least have a fix in place ....I love my jeep...I am 73 years old...could I have died due to this safety issue if hit by another auto ...has anyone else suffered?

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Seats · 140,000 miles · GA

The driver seat came off track or broke I've fixed it a few times but I think its a safety issue if I get into a wreak I'm not protected my seat is almost in the back seat already laying on the car seat of my kid, it moves when I turn or break, so if I get hit I'm going to be thrown out of my seat and or car I've already got to take it to get he gas tank issue fixed, the tail lights not working right I've gotten a few tickets for that now this I know I'm not the only one with this issue so I think something should be done.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Seats · 128,900 miles · TX

I was driving along, and made a left turn when I heard a loud pop and felt my driver's seat become loose. It wobbles around and feels as though it would go flying away if I were to be struck by another vehicle at any time. It makes the car very hard to drive and feels very unsafe. I took it to the dealership as soon as I could get it there and was told the part to fix it had been discontinued. I was advised to go and try to find a seat at a pull apart place and take it all to an upholsterer to be fixed. I explained that the internet warned against doing that as the used part is likely to break and that a fix was available at jeep seat bracket dot com. I asked the dealership to order and install this part, as I knew that chrysler knew about the problem and had been asked by the federal safety agency for a recall and has to date refused to do so. I was asked to leave the dealership.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Seats · 110,000 miles · NC

Driving home following and as I was slowing for a curve in a residential area near home the seat gave way. I checked as best I could and noticed some rust areas on the carpet, bolts, holding the seat frame & the frame itself (there was no interior water leaks in the vehicle). The seat has continued to give & break. I checked to see if a recall had been made or a safety bulletin been issued and found it had not, but the number of people that had made inquiries and complaints, many with much sadder consequences while driving at speed on interstates and superhighways, was sizable and quite honestly frightening. As I read these and saw that after these other persons suffering this same obviously manufacturing defect had gone to their dealerships with the dealers offering to repair it at the vehicle owners expense ($700-$1200) and for a technician to check the seat and bracket could cost a minimum of $60-$90/hr. I personally do not have that kind of money readily available especially to pay for a manufacturer's error that they have been aware of for more than a decade! My solution has been to limit my driving to going back and forth to work m-f (running basic errands during these drives) with my staying home on weekends, and only making trips to visit family that live within 45 miles every two to three months. Last year, I drove this, my only vehicle at my home, around 3,300 miles. The quality of my life, I feel, has suffered as I have become restricted in the ability to safely travel! I feel it a travesty that the chrysler motor company has known about and has failed to care enough about the safety of their vehicles to do the right and proper thing, recall and replace these materials. I guess if it doesn't explode it doesn't matter! Please don't get me wrong, I do love my jeep, but not corporate negligence!

Filed May 2, 2014 · Seats · 170,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while getting in and out of the vehicle, the driver's seat became loose without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 110,000 miles · IL

We have owned our 1999 grand cherokee since 1999 - its been a great car but every single issue listed on this website has befallen us. Currently @ 149k miles we have no heat on the driver side due to blend door assembly, the airbag light goes off all the time and there is no heat in the drivers side seat. I am shocked that so many people have the exact same issues and that to me says there is truly something wrong. We also took part in a class action suit that covered some of the expenses we had in continually replacing the brakes - especially the rotors which warp with out notice and can do that if you just step on the brakes to hard! Even if you have just had them replaced. Cheap parts? I am a die hard jeep owner but after reading all of these postings I am wondering if my alliance should be elsewhere?

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Seats · 175,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat bracket fractured, which caused the seat to wobble. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.