Four problems related to seat belt have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 occurance 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.
Faulty gen 3 seatbelt installed on 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
While consumer was traveling in a residential area driver's seat belt came apart. The seat belt buckle released without depressing due to possible broken spring or other internal component.