1986 Jeep Cherokee Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 48%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1986 Jeep Cherokee, 48% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both my right seat belts have broke and no longer work. My front right broke while I ,the owner ,was in the passenger seat. If an accident had occur I could have been seriously injured. I have a 1 year old daughter and wouldn't want her belt to break while I am driving. I feel the manufactor should replace all my seat belts for the safety of my family. I have even noticed my driver seat belt lock coming apart slowly.t”
NHTSA complaint #732093, filed 2000-09“In cold weather front driver's seat belt fell apart. Dealer has repaired seat belt twice, but problem has returned. Consumer examined pieces in question and found that they contained plastic parts and is questioning how plastic could be strong in the event of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #880432, filed 2001-02“Female end of seat belt system (lt&rt)disintigrated and can't be fixed. I am afraid that in an emergency, the mechanism won't be able to be released. Does the manufacturer need to replace these safety devices??”
NHTSA complaint #718077, filed 2000-01“Motorized seat belts: driving approximately 25mph and an other vehicle hit first vehicle head-on, seat belt split at bottom. Four people were in vehicle and 3 were injured and one was killed. Trying to find out the defect of seat belt that caused it to split.”
NHTSA complaint #809496, filed 1997-02“Passenger's seat belt cover broke off while it was being used. Rear passenger seat belt also broke off while trying to latch it. Contacted dealer & was informed buckle was repairable.”
NHTSA complaint #879635, filed 2001-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 35 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 14 | 6% |
| 1990 | 7 | 3% |
| 1989 | 7 | 4% |
| 1988 | 20 | 21% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 10 | 48% |
| 1985 | 6 | 35% |
| 1984 | 4 | 57% |
Other parts of the 1986 Jeep Cherokee
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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