2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seats Problems
- 165
- 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 165 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- seat frame · 31 records
- drivers seat · 30 records
- side seat · 28 records
- front seat · 21 records
- seat broke · 18 records
- seat bracket · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 65 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
The frame on the driver's seat broke through in 2 places under normal use, making it a safety hazard. Currently debating repair route. *tr
ODI 10285643
Seats
The driver's seat of my 2000 jeep grand cherokee came loose, causing the seat to be pushed into the backseat while the car was being operated at a high rate of speed. The dealership refuses to acknowledge responsibility for poor construction, despite the commonality of this problem on similar jeep models. *tr
ODI 10273061
Seats
Frame to driver's seat is broken. The seat is now apparently out of the track and cannot be adjusted with the temporary fix in place. Seat is now tilted at an angle, and moves when vehicle is in motion, making it an unsafe position for the driver to be in. *tr
ODI 10269296
Seats
Driver seat frame broken. Regular driving just snapped temporary fix with a c clamp. Not safe, what good is having a seat belt on if your seat is not secure? *tr
ODI 10380085
Seats
The drivers seat in my 2000 jeep grand cherokee became wobbly and eventually broke from the frame. When it broke, i was driving and ended up flying forward and to the right. The dealer says it is over 1000.00 to replace the seat. I currently have it secured with zip ties, but these will probably not hold the seat in place if i am in a car accident. It seems that this is a very common problem and there should be a…
ODI 10278334
Seats
SEAT BRACKET BROKE ON 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. *TR
ODI 10264929
Seats
Drivers seat on 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo has broken twice and i have repaired it myself. This seems to be a common problem i find searching the internet. This happened march 2009 and april 2010. *tr
ODI 10323938
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 50 mph, the contact noticed that the driver's seat began to wobble and then the seat brackets failed. He noticed that the seat wobbled prior to the failure, but no repairs were made at that time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the seat brackets and the seat failed. The repair would cost $800. No repairs have been made and the…
ODI 10265627
Seats
I sat in my drivers seat and the metal frame broke where the screw attached to the glides. *tr
ODI 10339444
Seats
I have a 200 jeep grand cherokee, with a broken front seat frame. *tr
ODI 10260790
Seats
2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo, the front passenger seat has broken free from it's tracks. This is not an isolated incidence, many jeep owners are experiencing the same problem. *tr
ODI 10261581
Seats
2000 jeep grand cherokee passenger seat severely overheats. I like warmth, but this is uncomfortable to be sitting up against. As a side note, the driver side seat warmer doesn't work. The seat heats excessively every time it is on. We have not has this repaired at this time. *tr
ODI 10253097
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the driver's seat bracket failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the repair was too expensive. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10274170
Seats
While driving down i-94 in detroit area, the driver seat on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee broke off from the seat track in 3 places (both rear brackets and the front left bracket. This incident caused a slight surprise and jolt during driving at 70 mph. *tr
ODI 10301746
Seats
The drivers seat mounts broke and the seat bracket is cracked. Also the back reclining will not adjust. I have to push it forward manually while pushing electronic button at the same time. I have to keep wood behind seat to support it, but it still rocks side to side. Every time i drive i risk falling back it's scary but too expensive to fix and even with the$1500 price tag there's waiting lists for parts. This is a…
1 injury
ODI 10315783
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver's side seat bracket that connects the seat to the vehicle's structure failed due to metal fatigue. The contact did not observe any fatigue prior to the failure. The failure caused a near crash and he pulled over to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front driver's side brackets failed and caused the seat to…
ODI 10247235
Seats
I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo and purchased it used 4 years ago. A year ago my driver's side seat began squeaking and slowly rocking back and forth. One day as i was driving 70mph on the highway, the seat simply snapped, sending me reclining into the backseat area. Luckily i was unharmed and no accident occurred. After reviewing the structure under the seat, i discovered that the metal frame had simply…
ODI 10292943
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. When accelerating or decelerating, the seat track fails. As a result, the seat does not maintain a stable position, which increases the risk of a serious crash. The contact has not called a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
ODI 10245687
Seats
My driver's seat on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee has broke. The metal track underneath has sheared off in several spots and the hinge to recline the seat also has began tearing. The broken metal makes it possible for the seat on my jeep to slide from side to side and to also slide forward and back. The broken metal on the hinge also digs into my side and i have to cover it with a leather glove to keep it from drawing…
ODI 10246721
Seats
2000 jeep grand cherokee driver seat frame broke. Began wobbling then cracked while i was driving the vehicle causing the seat to fall forward then backwards. *tr
ODI 10374831
Seats
Drivers seat track/bracket and bolts that bolts the seat to the unibody frame broke during normal operation. *tr
ODI 10354155
Seats
The seat tracks on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee failed. The seat started to seem loose , then the metal brackets broke into, when i stepped on the gas the seat tipped backwards. It cannot be repaired and must be replaced. I just informed chrysler about the problem and of course they told me to take it to one of their service departments. They will not pay for it. *tr
ODI 10259268
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the driver seat fell backwards. He was uninjured and took the vehicle to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the brackets failed, but they would not weld the brackets back together because they believe it will not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was…
ODI 10257340
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While the contact's husband was driving 45 mph, the driver's seat snapped off the brackets that hold the seat down. The failure caused him discomfort and could have resulted in a crash. The current mileage was 116,000 and failure mileage was 115,500.
ODI 10237404
Seats
I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee, with 150,000 miles on it. While driving home from work on july 21st the outboard forward support for the driver's seat gave way. I immediately pulled over and looked the seats underside thoroughly and noticed the forward element of the seat had indeed broken between the seat itself, and the track on which the seat rides. I jarred my back making a left turn when the element of the…
1 injury
ODI 10235484