2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat belts Problems

The issue I am reporting involves the Active Head Restraint system on my vehicle. I have been victim to the inadvertent deployment of this system not once, not twice, but three times now... In February of 2024 the driver and passenger headrests were replaced under the x88 warranty extension. As far as I know, those were the original headrests that had been replaced after they inadvertently deployed (fortunately, while no one was in the seat). Here we are, only 2.5 years later and one of the NEW headrests has failed in the same way! Once again, we were fortunate that no one was in the vehicle when it happened. My issues are these: -I am a disabled veteran with neck issues, and appear to be driving a vehicle where the head rest is a ticking time bomb. -The faulty headrests were replaced, but apparently with headrests equally faulty. -I can not afford to get rid of my vehicle, I can not in good conscience sell my vehicle at fair market value knowing it is defective, so I am stuck. -The x88 warranty extension is past the 10 years since the original headrests were put in service...but I am now dealing with a 2.5 year old headrest that has failed... -What happens if my headrest deploys while I'm driving down the road..? With my underlying medical issues, what would that do to me? Will it cause me to wreck? Will my loss of control of my vehicle impact another family on the road? WHY WAS A KNOWN FAULTY COMPONENT NOT REPLACED WITH A REENGINEERED COMPONENT THAT REMEDIED THE UNDERLYING ISSUE(S)??? I am requesting the help of all agencies with purview over this issue. Please assist me in achieving a viable remedy, not a temporary coverup bandaid. This is clearly a matter of safety and security for not only myself, but any passengers I may have as well as whatever other vehicles may be on the road around me should operation of my vehicle be impacted by the failure of this faulty "safety" device. Thank you.

NHTSA ID

11773758

Incident

Oct 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 45 MPH, there was a loud pop before the front passenger’s side headrest unexpectedly deployed. The dealer was contacted and confirmed the passenger’s side headrest failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and certified mail and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11768932

Incident

May 5, 2026

Mileage

80,000 mi

The passenger seat belt does not retract. Also my passenger head rest just came out 1 day.

NHTSA ID

11759682

Incident

May 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH to a park with her children inside the vehicle, the head restraint suddenly exploded without warning or impact. The head restraint was protruding approximately three to four inches. The contact sustained nerve issues involving the arm but had not sought medical attention. The contact consulted with an attorney. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,500.

NHTSA ID

11757684

Incident

Aug 12, 2026

Mileage

120,500 mi

The Jeep case involves a 2015 Grand Cherokee Overland with both front seat belts requiring replacement under Jeep's 15-year seat belt warranty extension. One seat belt is completely inoperable and the other is compromised. Despite opening Jeep Case #96537928 in May 2026, Jeep has been unable to obtain replacement parts due to supplier shortages and repeated backorders. Rental assistance was initially offered and later withdrawn by Jeep Customer Care, no firm ETA has been provided. After months of delays, you are seeking escalation because the vehicle remains in an unsafe condition and Jeep has not provided a meaningful resolution

NHTSA ID

11753700

Incident

May 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a loud bang coming from behind the vehicle, and the contact was thrust forward. The contact looked around but saw no cause for the sound or for being thrust forward. The contact was able to drive back to the residence. After arriving at the residence, the contact became aware that the front driver's side seat headrest had exploded. The contact’s neck and head were hurt from the impact and from being thrust forward. The contact sought medical attention for whiplash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a deployed headrest. The contact was informed that the headrest needed to be replaced. The dealer suggested replacing both front seat headrests. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

NHTSA ID

11753452

Incident

Jul 21, 2026

Mileage

76,000 mi

The passenger headrest exploded and whacked me in the head after we went over a little bump in the road.

NHTSA ID

11750665

Incident

Jul 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH and entering the garage, the passenger’s side active headrest inadvertently deployed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated; just a loud bang washeard when the headrest deployed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

NHTSA ID

11720643

Incident

Feb 25, 2026

Mileage

110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the front passenger’s side head restraint erroneously deployed. There was a loud popping sound during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who replaced the head restraint. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11714399

Incident

Jan 19, 2026

Mileage

60,000 mi

The drivers side seatbelt will not catch or retract. I went to an independent shop who contacted Jeep to order the part. They were told the part is on “extreme backorder” and it could be months before I could get my car repaired. My Jeep is not driveable. Based on the lack of availability of the part I feel this should be classified as a safety recall.

NHTSA ID

11713085

Incident

Jan 16, 2026

I simply want to report the long delays (months) in having faulty front seat belt assembly replaced. I had to personally research this as local dealers were 'not aware'. 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners reporting malfunctioning or delayed front seatbelts as critical safety defect that directly impacts occupant protection, and reporting it will track issues and potentially compel manufacturer into faster action, even though this specific issue is now under a warranty extension rather than a recall. The fact that it's a warranty replacement under an extended warranty/bulletin should not result in long delays given the potentially life-threatening problem contributing to overall vehicle safety.  Are we waiting for a fatality to have the replacement parts become more readily available, given the Warranty Bulletin (D-21-04) was issued way back in 2021? I should hope not. Or is this a case of, it is what it is (with regards to the delay). Currently, customer service is now telling me the required part will be available March 6, 2026 ... three months after my identifying the cracked seat belt assembly problem. I just want to know if this is (acceptable) reasonable for a life safety issue?

NHTSA ID

11712699

Incident

Dec 12, 2025

After a rear end hit by another car the red alert/caution light for the airbag system on the front electric dashboard was lit up. The system did not engage after being hit and after taking the car into for repair replacement parts are not available over 5 months later for the same year and model by any original source in the US as of today. Accident occurred in August 2025. Repair shop did identify the 2 failing parts, both related to parts associated with the driver side seatbelt and where it connects to the seatbelt buckle at the side of the seat. Insurance company of the person who hit us forced us to pickup the car from the repair shop despite airbag system not fixed and as of to date 01/17/2026 has not been able to repair or correct the faulty system. They have also as of to date shown willingness to total the car but instead forcing us either to drive a car with a faulty safety device or park it in our drive way and get a new car for personal use. They have also repair shop designated by the insured company inspected the safety system, identified the problem, notified the insurance company and also informed the insurance company the 2 replaced parts or not available in the US. No warning lights prior to accident regarding this airbag safety system and warranty light is currently present 01/17/2026 Obviously this is a vital part(s) of the airbag safety system and if not corrected or fixed puts any driver at a elevated risk in case of an accident.

NHTSA ID

11711650

Incident

Aug 11, 2025

front driver and passenger seat belts do not retract, front passenger headrest clips failed and will not snap back in place

NHTSA ID

11708263

Incident

Aug 31, 2023

The contact’s mother owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side head restraint exploded. The driver had not sustained any injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the head restraint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

NHTSA ID

11689446

Incident

Aug 28, 2025

Mileage

95,000 mi

Passenger seatbelt does not retract at all. Only 60k miles.

NHTSA ID

11670385

Incident

Feb 1, 2025

January 2, 2025 - the front passenger seat belt failed to retract. Since we always use the seatbelts when in our vehicle, we have not had anyone sit in that seat since. There were no warning lights, messages or hint of a problem prior to this failure. January 30, 2025 took the vehicle to the local Jeep dealer to have the problem looked at. Per the service order, seat belt was inspected using X90 instructions and it failed. Replacement part ( 1VL06DX9AG) was ordered and I was told it would be 2-4 weeks before the part would be available. February thru early May I would visit the local Jeep dealer, as well as other Jeep dealers I may drive by, to see if the part was available and I was told it was backordered and the waiting list for it was growing. May 28, 2025 - Jeep dealer service rep called me to say that it was still back ordered with no idea on when part would be coming in. Until repaired I remain unable to use the front passenger seat.

NHTSA ID

11663393

Incident

Jan 2, 2025

The passenger seatbelt is broken, will not retract whatsoever!!

NHTSA ID

11661533

Incident

Jan 1, 2025

Seat belt locks and is not functional

NHTSA ID

11643041

Incident

Feb 7, 2025

Passenger seat belt did not retract. No accident or any incident that led to it, normal use. Then noticed the plastic portion where the seat belt feeds is cracked and obstructing it from retracting without feeding it manually back through the shoot

NHTSA ID

11641857

Incident

Nov 11, 2024

Drivers side safety belt does not retract and stays loose

NHTSA ID

11638609

Incident

Dec 30, 2024

Front passenger seat belt will not retract

NHTSA ID

11632854

Incident

Feb 14, 2023

Drivers seat belt not retracting.

NHTSA ID

11629440

Incident

Dec 7, 2024

My passenger seatbelt does not retract as it should.

NHTSA ID

11626054

Incident

Apr 13, 2022

SEAT BELT IS NOT RETRACTING. FEELS UNSAFE.

NHTSA ID

11606666

Incident

Aug 5, 2024

Seatbelt does not retract

NHTSA ID

11605228

Incident

Jul 29, 2024