Two problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 60 mph and the occupant was in a seatbelt experienced a rollover accident, in which the seatbelt unlatched and the occupant was ejected out of the vehicle.
Seat belt buckle latch plate is mispositioned, preventing buckle from latching.
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Seat Belt problems |