Seat Belt Problems of Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass owners have reported 151 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (149 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Jeep Compass


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Jeep Compass

The Seat Belt problem

For at least two months the driver's seat belt buckle intermittently unlatches or won't stay latched in my 2018 Jeep Compass. Because it's a critical safety component, I hope that Jeep may offer a goodwill repair or replacement, especially because the failure is due to a defective buckle.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Compass. The contact stated he is having problems with his abs. When he presses on his brakes there is a clicking noise. It seems as if the vehicle is not going to stop at times. He also stated that his seat belt is not working properly either.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Child in the back seat in a car seat that was held with safety seat belt. He is 3, about 30 pounds. He unlatched the seat belt but had put it around himself where he still looked intact. When we stopped and went to get him out, he was unable to get out as the seat belt was retracting and getting so   Read details...




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