general problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Four problems related to seats have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2014

The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact had to make a sudden stop to avoid a collision. The contact stated that both the front driver and passenger side seats fractured. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 340,000.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2009

1999 Jeep Cherokee sport front seat frame has broken causing seat to shift forward and backward as you drive, notice frame has come loose from popping rivet. I have filed this complaint because I have noticed a number of people with the same problem and same car which would indicate a manufacture defect in the design of the seat frame.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2009

I was driving home from class today when I heard my seat pop. After that my seat became wobbly and unsecure. When I got home I went to check it out and the weld was ripped out causing the problem. What frightens me is I did not do anything unusual and if I got in an accident I could have been severely injured or worse.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2004

Drivers seat leather is splitting above the seat adjustment buttons; about 3 cracks on side of seat has not reached the part where the driver sits, is a Jeep grand Cherokee limited.


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