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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about seat belt problems in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all 1,280 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest seat belt complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 94,000 miles.

Seat Belts complaints
41
3% of 1,280
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
94,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2008, latest Feb 16, 2026.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2008Jul 2013Nov 2014Jun 2016Aug 2017Jul 2018Oct 2020Dec 2024
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2013 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200526 (1%)
  2. 200641 (3%)
  3. 20074 (0%)
  4. 20083 (0%)
  5. 20091 (1%)
  6. 20101 (1%)
  7. 201110 (1%)
  8. 201212 (1%)
  9. 20134 (0%)
  10. 2014187 (8%)
  11. 201559 (4%)
  12. 20164 (1%)
  13. 20172 (1%)
  14. 20189 (1%)
  15. 20199 (2%)
  16. 20205 (2%)
  17. 20216 (1%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20233 (1%)
  20. 20241 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee have seat belt problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the seat belt in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 94,000 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most seat belt complaints?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most seat belt complaints (187), compared with 41 for the 2006.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is classified under seat belts. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.