20 problems related to seat broken have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Drivers seat is broke, cant find a replacement, salvage yard said this is a common problem for Jeeps.
My drivers seat has broken down and become very uncomforable, and the passenger side makes a clunk noise when someone sits in it during breaking and acceleration this is. One of the many things to have broken on this seat. Very poor quality!.
Two complaints-(1) at approximately 120,000 miles the diver's front seat bracket broke and began leaning the seat backwards. After another 8,000 miles the bracket completely broke. It was welded by a professional welder and replaced. At approximately 138,000 miles it broke again and will have to be welded again but I cannot afford to pay to have it fixed right now. I researched and found that this is a very, very common complaint and safety issue on my model-99 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (2) at approximately 142,000 miles the air bag light began coming on and going off intermitently and now it does so frequently, especially when turning. I have been advised by a mechanic friend that it is the clockspring wires in the steering column and hat only a dealer can fix it. Like the seat problem, this is a safety issue and from my research I have found that it is a very, very common issue as well. I cannot afford to have a dealer replace the clocksping as I have been quoted upwards of $300 to do so.
I have a 1999 grand Jeep cherokee. My front driver seat is broken as well. I've owned many cars in my life, and I've never had a broken seat. I should be a recall on the 1999 Jeeps. It's up there with having a working air bag. No one should have to pay to have their driver seat fix, when that should be one thing they shouldn't have to worry about. It's happening to a lot of grand Jeep cherokees. I hope they do a recall, they do not want to be like Toyota.
Driving down a flat straight road and I heard a metallic snap. Seat began to sway. Upon inspection, I found that the drivers side seat frame broke in two.
Front right driver seat frame bolt ripped out due to breaking of seat frame. Frame split like a piece of wood.
My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee front driver's seat has broken in two spots. Front left weld and rear right weld. I am extremely fortunate that the "break" of the weld did not happen while I was driving at a "normal rate of speed", if it did, a severe and tragic accident could have occurred. The main reason I am writing to you is the fact, during my research for a "fix" or replacement seat, I stumbled across a few websites with consumers, like myself, inquiring why this happened. We are not talking about a handful, we are talking over a thousand entries of the same issue happening to other consumers. And this is more than likely the tip of the ice berg since many, many folks would never post to a blog or even use the internet as a platform for complaint. Jeep Chrysler should be responsible for their poor quality. What will it take for the powers to be to do the right thing by the consumer. Accidental death due to a car accident caused by poor workmanship. Please advise. By the comments I have reviewed, this is a case of poor quality and second class workmanship of the welds/frame of the seats in these vehicles.
Drive seat front left corner pulled metal over floor bolt causing a broken seat and safety hazard.
I am facing another broken seat bracket on a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This is the second broken bracket I have had on the same seat in less than 4 years. The last time I replaced it, the part cost $170. Now I'm told it will cost me over $300. And that's just the cost for the part--it doesn't include labor. This part being broken results in my vehicle being unsafe to drive. If I were to be in an accident, I seriously doubt that my seat would keep me safely within the seat. I hate even to think what could happen, but if I'm traveling at 70 m. P. H. And I am hit, the momentum of my adult body would not be protected by this faulty seat design. It needs to be remedied by the manufacturer, Chrysler corporation.
The left front bracket on my driver's seat broke. The seat now wobbles, and is extremely dangerous to drive. It is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There was no mistreating of the vehicle, the bracket broke under normal use. There have been multiple complaints of this exact same problem on these vehicles. Someone may be seriously injured or killed if this issue is not addressed.
The seat bracket on my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee broke while I was driving causing the seat to "float" and move up and down on that corner. I pulled over and looked under the seat to find a break on a piece of flat steel that is used to raise the seat up and down with the electric motors. There was no crash or other outside influence causing the seat to break. It is unsafe to drive because the driver is not secure while making turns. I think it is very dangerous if I was to be in a crash! the metal seems very thin on these areas where the electric seat adjust has to "scissor lift" up and down. I drive a lot across two states to pick up my children - so I had someone weld the seat bracket back together. It held for about 3 months and now it is broke again. If the seat brackets are this weak, how will it hold together in a crash??? please help me and others. I have heard of one other person with a similar problem on a 2000 Jeep cherokee (not "grand").
The brackets holding the driver's side seat have broken and causes the seat to be unstable.
My drivers seat has broken twice. Im pretty much laying down when I drive. I bought a replacement and that one broke too.
I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the drivers side front seat bracket is cracked making the seat lopsided and poorly attached in the case of an accident. I have never owned a car where the seat has broken in 35 years of car ownership.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo front driver seat broken off. . . Metal cleanly broke. . . . Cannot find another seat to replace it. . . . Happened last year while driving.
My driver side seat broke completely from the tracks. The metal holding the seat to the tracks broke completely while my wife was driving the car. Chrysler Jeep says that the car is out of warranty and now I have to pay $800 to repair at the Jeep dealer.
The driver's side seat has failed twice; the first time 2 years ago, when the bolts holding the seat the the frame broke, causing the seat to "float in the seat railing, and again this week, where the frame holding the seat broke. In both cases, I believe this could lead to an significant increase in injury, should the vehicle get into an accident. When I spoke with both the dealership & Chrysler, they said as the vehicle was out of warranty, they would do nothing about it. When I brought up the potential danger, they wanted me to submit my bills for review, documentation they can get from the dealership.
Consumer was backing vehicle out of driveway traveling 5mph when driver's seat broke loose. Dealer was contacted for replacement seat/ pedestal and metal tracks. Please provide further details.
Driver's side seat frame that supports seat broke. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was not under warranty. Consumer felt this was a manufacturer's defect.
Drivers seat breaks loose, door stop cracks, drive line whine over 40 mph.