Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Three problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2003

Consumer states that driver's side seat belt does not unlock. Dealer notified.

2 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2002

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.

3 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

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


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