Seat Belt complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% | 5,000 miles |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% | 3,000 miles |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% | 85,000 miles |
| 2018 | 9 | 0% | 18,000 miles |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% | 2,000 miles |
| 2016 | 10 | 2% | 51,000 miles |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% | 40,000 miles |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% | 68,000 miles |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% | 55,000 miles |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% | 140,000 miles |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% | 68,000 miles |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% | 33,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2008 | 8 | 0% | 61,000 miles |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% | 45,000 miles |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% | 30,000 miles |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% | 16,000 miles |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% | 45,000 miles |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% | 57,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% | 13,000 miles |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% | 24,000 miles |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% | 33,000 miles |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% | 69,000 miles |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% | 75,000 miles |
| 1997 | 35 | 9% | 56,000 miles |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% | 100,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
From the moment I drove off the lot, I encountered problems. The battery light came on immediately, requiring a replacement within weeks. I returned to the original CarMax location for this service. However, this was only the beginning. Over time, I discovered the following: The driver seatbelt was not functioning properly The right rear passenger seatbelt buckle was completely missing The filters were filthy and had not been cleaned or replaced in well over a year, according to a trusted mechanic The engine may now require replacement at just 38,000 miles When I called CarMax to report the missing seatbelt buckle, I was incorrectly told that my vehicle was not under warranty. This was untrue - I was well within the warranty period at the time. Despite this, I was ignored, and the safety concern received no follow-up or correction. …
A car came into my son's lane. To avoid a head on collision, he veered right and went head on with a guardrail. Air bags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock. He was on hwy 1090. We find out tomorrow if the Jeep will be totaled because it has frame damage. The Jeep dealership that has the Jeep right now could not tell us why the air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did nothing lock.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she fell asleep while driving the vehicle collided with a mailbox, rolled over, and crashed into a tree where the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that only one air bag was deployed and the seat belt released her during the collision. The contact's daughter sustained face, arms, side, back side, and leg injuries. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Airbag delay in deployment and seatbelt failure to lock. Almost direct head on collision. After contact with the other vehicle (full size truck), my body went forward and hit over the visor in the middle. On the return to my original position I watched the airbag deploy. The seatbelt never locked. I also do not recall the airbag fully deploying. Vehicle is available to check computer. No one has inspected the vehicle and I had no vehicle maintenance issues prior.
During a high-speed collision/accident the vehicle had a high speed impact and rolled several times during the accident. The airbag system did not deploy as it should have the airbags in the seats for the sides, and the back did not deploy the driver of the vehicle myself was injured severely and ejected from the vehicle due to the airbags, not deploying, I sustained multiple injuries the only airbag that deployed was from the steering wheel which cause multiple rib fractures, and no other airbags were deployed The drivers seatbelt was locked, and could not be removed, unable to open the seatbelts.
I have brought my vehicle in for 3 time for the dealership to take a look at Europe messages I have received. It is currently with them right now.as the start stop function is now not working. This happened while in the dealers possession and was working normally prior to me being it into the dealership. They said they repaired a vacuum leak. After the apportionment I noticed the start stop function wasn't working and it said battery charging. I took my vehicle on a long drive to charge the auxiliary battery, but nothing changed. I brought the car back to the dealership and they are now saying they are not responsible as a battery can drain at any time. I have asked for dates on their OBD scans but they either do not have them or are unwilling to provide them to me. I asked what systems the auxiliary battery affects other than the start stop function. …
I had already had to replace 2 rear seat belts in my wrangler over a year ago. Both seat belts tore completely in half. The cost for the seat belts alone was 500. A year later, I had another seat belt rip in half. One that was already replaced ripped right in half again. I only occasionally have had anyone in the back seat. Possibly once a week. Now, I cannot put anyone, especially children in the back seat of my 4 door, so called 5 passenger jeep because it is not safe. the seat belts fray and rip.
My seat belt is always loose and i have to jam it back in place all the time. I noticed an oil spot on the floor of my garage and it looks like it's the oil cooler housing that is bad. Both of these items are recalled but my vin shows It's not.
Related recalls (4)
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. The front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.
NHTSA investigations
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involved model year (MY) 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler (JK platform) that were configured for right-hand drive (RHD) use.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Wrangler years have seat belt problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1997 (35), 1998 (17), 1995 (15), 2000 (15) and 2007 (11) model years. Seat Belt complaints make up 9% of all complaints for the 1997.
Is there a recall for Jeep Wrangler seat belt problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 22V-766 (pretensioner, Oct 13, 2022); 20V-580 (retractor, Sep 24, 2020); 19V-680 (anchorage, Sep 26, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Jeep Wrangler seat belt problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles; 58% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › retractor (34 mentions), followed by the front › anchorage (26).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.