1988 Jeep Cherokee Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 21%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,272miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the seat belts of the 1988 Jeep Cherokee, 21% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,272 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Jeep Cherokee driver side seat belt buckle does not stay latched... The mechanism has collapsed inside the buckle.. Daimler-chrysler refuses to replace this part of the seat belt under warranty.. This is a chronic problem with these older Jeep Cherokee seat belt buckles... This is the second older Jeep that we have owner that has had this same problem.. The last time the manufacturer replaced it under warranty.. This time they won't and say they don't have to.. This buckle should last the life of the vehicle no matter how old it gets unless it was physically abused which it has not been... …”
NHTSA complaint #10016461, filed 2003-04, 75,544 miles“The contact stated that the shoulder part of the seat belt strap does not lock up. Has had vehicle for 5 years and the seat belts in the front do not function properly and have never functioned properly. They should lock up when vehicle breaks but they do not. Updated 7/13/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10160210, filed 2006-06, 189,000 miles“Vehicle failed emissions due to a high hydrocarbon output/ problems with lights, brakes, windshield wipers, starter, and seat belts. There was a crack found in the exhaust manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #10042795, filed 2003-10“Driver's side seat belt failed to lock properly, dealer notified and informed consumer that they would order the replacment part, and it would cost the consumer $88.00 for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #830127, filed 1998-11“Seat belt buckle on the driver's seat does not lock in position, causing the lap and shoulder belt to be inoperable .cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #827706, filed 1998-09Seat 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 1988 Jeep Cherokee
25 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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