What are known 2004 Jeep Wrangler seat belts problems?

There are 6 owner-reported seat belts complaints for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler. Common issues include: Your front passenger seat belt is getting stuck or jammed and won't move smoothly; TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP WRANGLER; SEATS BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING AND THE BELTS ARE BEING SHUT INTO THE DOOR ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE JEEP. 1 complaint involved crashes.

Is there a recall for 2004 Jeep Wrangler seat belts?

As of the latest NHTSA data, there are no open recalls specifically for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler seat belts system. However, there are 6 owner complaints related to this system.

2004 Jeep Wrangler Seat Belts Problems

6 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

Complaints

Crashes

Jan 2005 – Oct 2004

Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

highSEAT BELTS

Filed: Oct 2019

Your front passenger seat belt is getting stuck or jammed and won't move smoothly. This could make it difficult or impossible to fasten the seat belt properly, which is a safety concern. The seat belt mechanism may need to be cleaned, repaired, or replaced depending on what's causing the jam.

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NHTSA #: 11271055

mediumSEAT BELTS

CrashFiled: May 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE BELT CLIP. THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUFFERED FROM FATAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SEAT BELT FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. KMJ

NHTSA #: 10587478

mediumSEAT BELTS

Filed: Sep 2011

SEATS BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING AND THE BELTS ARE BEING SHUT INTO THE DOOR ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE JEEP. THE SAFETY BELTS ARE NO LONGER GOING TO PROVIDE THE SAFETY FOR THE RIDERS DUE TO THE BELT BEING SEVERED BY THE DOOR AND HINGE. RETRACTORS NEED REPLACED IN THE JEEPS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10424673

mediumSEAT BELTS

Filed: Apr 2008

THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM THAT RETRACTS THE SEATBELT IN THE 2004 JEEP WRANGLERS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10225491

mediumSEAT BELTS

Filed: Jan 2005

FAILURE OF SEAT BELT RETRACTORS . SEAT BELT CATCHES ON DOOR LATCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO SEAT BELT. DEALER REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE. PROBLEM APPEARED AGAIN ON BOTH SEATS. RETURNED TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT HELP. THE WEB OF THE SEAT BELTS HAVE HOLES IN THEM FROM BEING PINCHED IN DOOR. WHEN WILL THEY FAIL?

NHTSA #: 10107716

mediumSEAT BELTS

Filed: Oct 2004

SEAT BELT FAILURE DUE TO RETRACTOR DEFECT. THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT RETURN THE BELTS WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO CATCH IN THE DOOR LATCH AND FRAY AND RIP. WHEN SUBMITTED TO DAMLIER CHRYSLER THE REPLY WAS THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE.*AK

NHTSA #: 10096532

Other 2004 Jeep Wrangler Issues

Steering,suspension (67)Power Train (23)Suspension (20)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14)Structure (8)Fuel System, Gasoline (10)Visibility (8)Engine And Engine Cooling (9)Electrical System (9)Air Bags (5)Tires (4)Latches/locks/linkages (1)Fuel System, Other (1)Exterior Lighting (1)Vehicle Speed Control (1)

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