2014 Jeep Patriot seat belts problems

Filed Mar 18, 2026 · Driver assistance, Engine · MO · crash · fire · 1 injury

On a fateful day, I, [XXX] , found myself in a harrowing situation on the interstate. While driving, my car unexpectedly flipped over, tumbling four times before coming to a jarring stop. The chaos began when my engine backfired violently, which was followed by the alarming sight of smoke rising from under the hood as flames erupted. To make matters worse, my four-wheel drive system malfunctioned, leaving me helpless and unable to regain control. Despite my efforts, the seatbelt that is supposed to ensure safety failed to hold me securely, and the airbag system did not deploy, adding to the sense of dread I experienced during the crash. As I tried to process the unfolding nightmare, I found myself unable to unbuckle my seatbelt due to the shock and disorientation of the accident. The dashboard's sensors were unresponsive, and my speed monitor flickered as though mocking my plight. In that moment, the overwhelming fear and confusion turned into a painful reality as I was left with a broken left shoulder blade and a fractured left forearm, the break occurring in the upper arm, just adding to the turmoil of the incident. This life-altering experience not only left me physically injured but also sparked a deep reflection on my life and the importance of safety measures in vehicles. On a fateful day, INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · MA

I went to the Quirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership of Dorchester (on hallet street) to have my vehicle recall serviced & I was turned away because I was told that the dealership does not service cars passed a certain mileage limit.

Filed Mar 13, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Seat belts · TX

seat belt on driver side is fully extended and will not retract properly- wondering if the seat belts will even work in the event of an accident

Filed Sep 11, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · CT

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V668000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. The contact stated that while driving through a stop light, another vehicle run the red light and crashed into the front right side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated medical attention was required as she sustained back, arm and neck injuries as well as the front seat passenger sustained back, neck and shoulder injuries. The contact mention that due to the impact the front passenger seat belt buckle fractured. The other driver did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was drivable. The vehicle was taken to the insurance mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired but was informed about the accident damage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Seat belts · 78,000 miles · MA

The housing that holds the seatbelt to the side of the front driver's side seat has come loose. There appears to be a bolt missing and some plastic has broken off. This is causing the housing to not be secured to the seat.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. While driving at an unknown speed in heavy traffic, the vehicle lost power. The electronic throttle control and electronic stability control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The vehicle was taken to leith chrysler dodge jeep ram aberdeen (910‑944‑7115, located at 11049 us-15, aberdeen, nc 28315) where the contact was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA

Was never properly notified about the recall. It was posted sept. 13, 2016. It is now sept. 16, 2018

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Seat belts · 72,872 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep patriot. While driving 25 MPH at night, the rear passenger seat belt malfunctioned. Upon coming to a complete stop, the seat belt gradually tightened around the child. The contact made multiple attempts to loosen the seat belt and had to cut it to remove the child from the restraint system. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 72,872.