13 problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Seat belts on both sides fail to retract properly and continually get caught in the door lock mechanism, thus compromising the seat belt material's integrity.
The seat belt won't retract therefore the belt gets caught in the door latch. The belt becomes frayed as a result of the damage. This is the second failure. After 4 visits to the dealer, the part was replaced on 9/9/1998 at 46,889 mi.
While leaving work still in parking lotand driving towards an exit, anothe rvehicle pulled out in front and consumer rearended the vehicle. Consumer's chest hit steering wheel, but shoulder belt did not retract, which did not protect the occupant in accident.
Intermittently the driver's seat belt does not retract, and when exiting vehicle the excess is either in the door or near the latch. Dealer has been notified.
Seat belts in the front to not retract fully most times. This causes the seat belt to get caught between the door and the latch, thus visibly weakening the seat belt. Concern is that this weakened seat belt will not be as effective in preventing my gorgeous body from flying through the windshield.
Front seat seat belts when released rest in a position that interferes with door latches. In four out of five times when driver gets out the sea tbelt recoils to its resting position and sits halfway over the latch and door gets slammed on it.
The seat belts will not retract when taken off and they get caught in the door, the consumer is concerned that they will not hold in an accident failed. Nlm.
The problem is with both driver's and front passenger's seat belts. They do not retract properly and therefore become caught in the door latch. This has caused multiple nicks and abrasions in the belt. I had spoken to the dealer about this and they replaced one of the belts while the vehicle was under warrantee. My concern is that the belt will fail in an accident. I have not followed up with the manufacturer or dealer since. I would like you to investigate and, if this is a real danger, encourage the manufacturer to correct. Thank you.
4-wheel drive inoperable. In addition, driver's seat belt will not retract/gas gauge failed, shows tank 1/4-1/2 full when it is actually out of gas/passenger's side door handle very tight and squeaky/abs brakes squeal loudly/automatic transmission has trouble shifting and sticks prior to releasing to next gear, and seat belt warning system buzzer sounds at times uneven and loud with a squeaking noise.
The driver's side restraints do not retract, causing the metal to tear a hole in the seat. The dealer replaced the restraints. The passenger restraint will not retract. Also, the dealer will replace the restraints. The manufacturer will be contated.
Seat belt catches on door latch, door closes on the belt and will wear a hole in the belt material. Qcaw.
Seat belts do not retract fully when released, allowing them to be caught in door latch. Visible damage to belts - thread separations.
Driver's seat belt does not offer restraint in normal operations.