1994 Jeep Cherokee Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 7%of 519 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of the 519 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a Jeep Cherokee new in 1994. I firmly believe in the use of safety belts and have always used them. I have replaced the the locking part of the belt three times since I have owned my Jeep. Irealize my vehicle is older but I dont think these buckles should keep failing. I am now looking to replace it again as it has failed again!!!!!! To replace it new is $150 and up. I have talked to several used parts dealers and they told me as fast as they get some in they are sold. I personally don't feel these buckles are safe at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075342, filed 2004-06, 38,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt buckle broke. The spring mechanism had a failure to lock. The manufacturer has not been contacted. Repairs will be made at the contact's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10145196, filed 2005-12, 150,000 miles“My drivers side seatbelt releases unexpectedly while in use. The dealer tells me the spring in the buckle broke. The part is backordered. One dealer told me they have several hundred backordered. Allied signal sold bendix restraints to breed technology in 1997. Breed filed chapter 11 1+yrs ago.”
NHTSA complaint #744531, filed 2001-04“Jeep passed inspection with all seats and seatbelts broken, company is holding tags that we have paid for saying we have to set up an allotment for payment, so many other problems company says they are not resposile for.”
NHTSA complaint #721563, filed 2000-04“The seatbelt engages randomly and disengages randomly while driving. We have notified our local dealer yet, but would like to know if the belt sent back to the manufacturer for a 7d.”
NHTSA complaint #717633, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 93V161000Sep 27, 1993The two rear inboard safety belt attachment bolts may have inadequate thread engagement into the floor pan anchor nuts.Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1994
Seat 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 1994 Jeep Cherokee
205 complaintsEngine cooling
79 complaintsBrakes
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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