1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seats Problems
- 78
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 78 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- side seat · 23 records
- seat frame · 18 records
- front seat · 13 records
- drivers seat · 12 records
- seat bracket · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
My driver's seat (back and frame) broke and i have come to find that this is a problem that many jeep owners have. *tr
ODI 10259085
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 5-10 mph, the driver's side power seat has movable metal that connects and broke on his vehicle. The front driver's side seat did not have any connection to the actual vehicle. The dealer stated that the entire seat track would have to be replaced at an estimated cost of $550. The failure mileage was 155,000 and current mileage is 174,000.
ODI 10236570
Seats
1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo front driver seat broken off...metal cleanly broke....cannot find another seat to replace it....happened last year while driving. *tr
ODI 10276204
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat frame failed. When he sat down in the driver's seat, it immediately reclined backwards. He believes the failure is due to poor design and has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. Through online research, the contact found numerous complaints regarding the same failure he was experiencing. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10260222
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the front driver side seat partially detached from the frame, which caused a rocking motion when driving. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the seat bracket was welded to the frame. Four months later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure…
ODI 10409303
Seats
Heated seat shorted and burnt a hole in seat cushion and under side of seat cover. *tr
ODI 10294992
Seats
Drivers side seat bolts have pulled through the seat frame that holds it to the car. Failure occurred 3 years ago. Cost for new frame and installing was $850. So we keep the back seat folded forward so the front seat, in the 'furtherest back' position, rests against the back seat and we have wire twisted to hold the seat in place as best as possible. We were told since it was out of warranty, chyrsler would not fix…
ODI 10280891
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the front driver side seat suddenly detached. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The current mileage was approximately 140,000.
ODI 10327060
Seats
I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with aprox. 77,000 miles. I noticed the driver seat was rocking from side to side, upon further inspection. I saw 2 broken parts in the base support of the seat. This can cause instability and end with a crash. This car is too new to have a problem like this. *jb
ODI 10153627
Seats
My driver side seat broke completely from the tracks. The metal holding the seat to the tracks broke completely while my wife was driving the car. Chrysler jeep says that the car is out of warranty and now i have to pay $800 to repair at the jeep dealer.
ODI 10123712
Seats
The frame of the seat in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo has broken, along with the carriage that the frame sits on--in 2 different spots. There was no crash, or trauma of any kind delivered to the seat. The failure of the seats carriage and frame cause me to pitch and yaw rather wildly when i make turns even at low speeds. I am worried that the added stressed placed on the remaining contact points betweent he…
ODI 10275374
Seats
Drivers seat, left side support rail failure. Rail tore and bolt broke through metal. Seat rail was replaced after failure. *tr
ODI 10261900
Seats
The drivers seat frame has broken from regular use. Apparently the steel used is not the correct strength for the normal use of the seat. Repairs will further weaken the structural integrity of the seat. Manufacturer claims it is not covered under warranted. *tr
ODI 10447288
Seats
The drivers seat left front corner has broken due to thin metal used to manufacture this part..shoud be a recall on this as it could cause a loss of control situation if it breaks while driving vehicle. *ak
ODI 10080654
Seats
The driver's side seat has failed twice; the first time 2 years ago, when the bolts holding the seat the the frame broke, causing the seat to "float in the seat railing, and again this week, where the frame holding the seat broke. In both cases, i believe this could lead to an significant increase in injury, should the vehicle get into an accident. When i spoke with both the dealership & chrysler, they said as the…
ODI 10072925
Seats
The driver side seat front left support broke while driving. This caused the seat front corner to lower. The seat is mobile. The cause of the failure is yet to be determined.
ODI 10055235
Seats
The driver side front seat track on this vehicle have failed 5 times since 2004. The first track was repaired twice. Finally in 2008 i purchased a brand new track for over $500 at park jeep in burnsville, mn. That one lasted 3 years and failed and it was repaired once. 6 months ago it final failed again and my driver seat became a rocking chair for the 5th time. I replaced that one with a used one i found and am…
ODI 10500095
Seats
Driver's side seat left bracket that attaches to the support to the car broke while driving. This leaves the left side of the seat lower and basically unattached to the car. Took the vehicle back the the dealer and was told because it was out of warranty they would fix it for parts and labor. Brought up the potential danger and asked if there was a recall for this and was told no. *ak
ODI 10081059
Seats
Drivers seat track mechanism on lt. Front corner, snapped, causing the seat to become loose and not secure
ODI 10008008
Seats
While driving at 25 mph, the drivers upper lower seat frame, snapped off. Manufacturer was notified. *ak *scc
ODI 8015082
Seats
Noticed that the seat felt like it wobbled but could not readily detect problem. After problem appeared to worsen i made a thorough check. I found that at the front left corner of the drivers seat the metal had failed around the point of attachement to the floor/chassis. This left the seat basically unattached at this point. I plan on contacting the original dealership today to determine repair process.*ak
ODI 760452
Seats
While driving seat began to wobble and rock. Dealer has inspected vehicle and stated that the pedestal and seat tracks were fatigued and split. Please provide further details.*ak
ODI 8002366
Seats
Consumer was backing vehicle out of driveway traveling 5mph when driver's seat broke loose. Dealer was contacted for replacement seat/ pedestal and metal tracks. Please provide further details.*ak
ODI 8001408
Seats
Driver's side seat frame that supports seat broke. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was not under warranty. Consumer felt this was a manufacturer's defect. *ak
ODI 898036
Seats
Seat is loose and rocks, taken to dealer once for repair. *ak
ODI 743377