2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee seats problems

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Seats · WA

The bolt broke on the driver's side seat. I had it replaced and I would like the car manufacture to reimburse me. Several Jeep owners have posted on this issue. For the 2001 Jeep front seat bolt recall, it is important to note that there is no specific recall for the front seat bolts. However, there have been complaints regarding the stability and safety of the front seats in the 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Complaints: Many owners have reported issues with the front seat frame breaking, causing the seat to become unstable or wobbly. 1 Safety Concerns: These issues have raised safety concerns, as they could lead to serious accidents if the seat is not secure. 1

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Seats · 200,000 miles · TX

The driver seat bracket snapped loose at the rear left side that holds the seat to the frame while driving. I was making a right hand turn when I heard the seat frame break. Now when driving the seat is very loose and makes a clicking noise with lots of unstable seat movements.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Seats · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the drivers side and the front passengers side seats electric heater element failed and over heated. The contact turned the feature off due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but indicated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v197000 (seats). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ...updated 02/08/16 *bf... Updated 05/03/18

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Seats · 98,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the heated seats seized to function without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the heating elements malfunctioned and recommended that the elements be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj updated 02/18/16.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Seats · 110 miles · CA

The seat brackets in my jeep started to break apart around 2013, now the brackets are almost completely broken apart. I am driving with the seat leaning and rocking back and forth this is a very dangerous situation. I've contacted the dealership and they said there is no recall. They transfer me to a number where I can find out about recalls they also said there was no recall for this particular model. In my research I found out that there are seat bracket problems with jeeps and this problem should be recalled.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Electrical, Seats · 55,000 miles · NC

Seat became very hot started to smell like burning .had to pullover till it cooled down.seat quit working.the seats had previous repair under warranty.around 2003-2004.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Seats · 131,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver seat over heated and was extremely hot. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v117000 (seats). The failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Seats · 137,500 miles · IL

While driving the drivers seat started to lean toward the passenger side, I slowed the jeep down and pulled over to the side of the road. I did not see any obvious damage to the seating brackets/mounts. I continued to drive and the problem progressively got worse. The jeep was taking to the auto shop on jan 2, 2014 and the mechanics tightened the brackets. Jan 4 the same problem occurred again and again is progressively getting worse. Due to finances I am unable to get the entire seating system fixed.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Seats · 17,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver seat leaned to the side independently which made the vehicle dangerous to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the driver seat fractured from the bracket. The dealer was unable to service the vehicle because the manufacturer was not producing any parts for replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. Updated 5/27/15 *ta.....updated 06/03/15 *bf updated 7/6/2015*js updated 7/7/2015

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Seats · MI

While driving the drivers seat broke loose from the bracket and made it very dangerous to drive the vehicle.