2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,644 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I was getting a burning plastic smell I brought the vehicle to manfredi service center in staten island ny they tried to tell me it was my air freshener after pushing for a fix they flushed a coil ...immediately called them after picking up the vehicle and was told to bring the car back monday ....saturday while driving intense smoke filled the cabin from the drivers side headliner I had the car towed back to service where they disconnected the vanity and gave me the car back awaiting parts they also dragged the car onto the tow truck due to no start and replaced the battery and alternator…”
NHTSA complaint #10610321, filed 2014-07, 24,000 miles“Sudden unexpected stop avoiding hitting another car, front left and right seat safety belts failed to lock. After several test back seat safety belts also failed. Windows and door safety electrical safety lock did not operated ( 2 times replaced).”
NHTSA complaint #10644293, filed 2014-10, 11,800 miles“On june 2 after cleaning the car at the car wash (manually) on the way back to our home all the lights of the dashboard lit up for all services to be done and the wipers activated by themselves. The safety belts are no longer working and the lights of the car are not functional. You do not have blinkers, seat belts or brake lights. The RPM needle goes up and down randomly and the engine continues to rev up and down. The brakes feel as if they are not working to full strength, car was turned off and restarted to see if problem with dashboard still exist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519493, filed 2013-06, 32,500 miles“Airbag light came on and I took it to my mechanic and he stated the the buckle attached to the seat is throwing a code which disables my passenger airbag. The part is on national back order. Is what our local dealer said and we will not be getting a part for a very long time”
NHTSA complaint #11514843, filed 2023-03“There has been a sporadic issue when trying to start my vehicle where it'll make an attempt to turn over and get started but it's getting stuck as if it's maybe not catching the correct amount of fuel. I've also experienced seat belt issues with my seat belt light on and beeping as if it's not on but it would already be properly buckled in. I also had an issue with my engine cooling system that was cause some sort of leak”
NHTSA complaint #11269748, filed 2019-10Related service bulletins
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
Seat 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 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
837 complaintsBrakes
289 complaintsEngine
285 complaintsFuel system
248 complaintsOther or unknown
121 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
102 complaintsSteering
100 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsExterior lighting
34 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Grand 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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