Problems with 1999 Jeep Cherokee SEAT BELTS

Seat belt latch and buckle does not function properly, it is very hard to buckle in and when trying to unbuckle, it takes a lot of force, time and very unsafe. if left unbuckled the dash light or alarm never comes on to buckle up. this happens at all times, doesn't matter if stationary or moving. the seat belt has malfunctioned and dealership is refusing to repair it unless an initial fee of $250 is paid with more repair fees are expected.

Driver's side seat frame broke. seat wobbles back and forth. obviously an unsafe situation being strapped into a seat that is not properly secured to vehicle. will force of pushing brake pedal totally separate seat from vehicle? this is a major safety issue relative to passenger restraint (me) and braking or stopping of the vehicle(others). i have read where this is a common occurrence on jeeps of the same model and year as mine. clearly, this is a manufacturing defect. i have never had a seat frame fail on any other vehicle that i have operated. this is not rust related. it is simply a failed vehicle weight reduction program that has blossomed into a full blown safety concern for both those in the vehicle and anyone else outside of the vehicle in its general proximity. something needs to be done as vehicle owners will continue to operate these vehicles until the seat totally severs its compromised mounting and becomes totally detached from the vehicle. in the mean time, anyone in its path is at serious risk. *tr

1999 jeep cherokee. attorney writes on behalf of consumer who died in a crash related to seat belt and airbag issues *tgw the decedent was driving on a clear day on a dry highway, when she suddenly hit a median and the vehicle rolled several times. according to the attending physician, the decedent was too small to be protected by the seat belt and shoulder harness and/or the air bags. the driver died from internal injuries caused by the seat belt /air bag not being properly designed to protect someone that small. *jb

The rear drivers side seat belt will lock and not pull out this renders the belt useless. it does not matter if you pull easy or hard the belt will not pull out. in a day or two it will work fine. this has occurred 5 or 6 times in the last 12 months. with a 4 year old and a 6 year old in rear booster seats i find this very dangerous. *cb

Faulty gen 3 seatbelt installed on 1999 jeep cherokee

Consumer states that driver's side seat belt does not unlock. dealer notified.*ak

Seatbelt could not be extended from retractor to allow use.*jb

Passenger restraints will not release from door post assembly thereby prohibiting their use.

Seat belts. the seatbelt latch mechanism on this vehicle consist of a metal mechanism surrounded by a plastic cover. the plastic cover is poor fitting, allowing the seatbelt part to be inserted between the plastic cover and the mechanism, thereby not being fastened at all, and sometimes without realizing it until it comes apart as you drive. this is an ongoing problem which requires very careful insertion of seat belt part into mechanism, sometimes it takes several attempts to secure the seat belt.

While traveling about 65mph on highway without prior warning turned the vehicle right in order to straighten vehicle. when turning back towards the vehicle caused vehicle to flip six times. dual airbags didn't deploy, and passenger side seat belt broke.*ak

While driving the vehicle comletely shut down, as a result the vehicle hydroplaned and only stopped after skidding back and forth across the interstate and spinning several times, the dealer has not been able to find or repair the problem but they believe it is an electrical problem. nlm

While consumer was traveling in a residential area driver's seat belt came apart.*ak the seat belt buckle released without depressing due to possible broken spring or other internal component. *yh

Consumer has had many sets of tires, may be due to alignment problems. *slc

Driver's seat belt was difficult to unlatch. dealer notified ,and appeared not willing to assist in this matter. *ak

Rear seat belt will not secure child restraint

Rear seat belts do not allow for proper installation of child safety seat and are uncomfortable to passengers in the rear. mjs