1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 588 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 215,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 588 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 215,000 miles. 3 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.
“Drove to my friends house with lights on when got ready to leave had no lights had to leave Jeep until next day. No tail lights on passenger side. But have flashlights turn signals don't work can't even drive it anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10743642, filed 2015-07, 215,000 miles“Upon arriving at destination and parking, rear middle seat belt buckle would not release. Passenger was not able to remove belt and was not able to extricate self. Passenger was a youth and we were finally able to work her out without cutting belt. Buckle is seldom used as we rarely have a passenger in the middle. I have been unable to get buckle to work and dealer says I am on my own for repair. I presume the entire anchor assembly must be replaced..”
NHTSA complaint #715335, filed 1999-11“I have contacted a dealer for repairs. The dealer informed me it will cost 400.00 to replace the seat belt and returning mechanism. I feel that seat belts should not fail under normal usage. Do I have any recourse?”
NHTSA complaint #718923, filed 2000-02“While driving 20mph, vehicle was involved in a frontal head on collision and passenger's side seat belt didn't retract. Passenger's head hit windshield, causing serious injuries. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #8015603, filed 2002-08“While driving in wet weather hit another vehicle from the back at 40mph, the brakes did not hold, cause extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision; also, the passenger's seat belt did not lock the passenger in the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #809644, filed 1997-03Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 59 | 4% |
| 2014 | 187 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 | 41 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 1% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 24 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 1% |
| 1999 | 25 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 13 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 11 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
132 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
118 complaintsEngine cooling
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
68 complaintsFuel system
55 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsTires
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Jeep Grand 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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