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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 187 Seat Belt complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of that year's total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. A related recall (14V643000) covers the ORC module tied to false seat belt and airbag warnings.

Seat Belts complaints
187
8% of 2,375
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Seat belt and airbag warning lights and chimes activate falsely while driving at highway speed, even though belts are properly fastened.
  • Dashboard messages claim the driver or passenger seat belt is unbuckled while it remains secured.
  • The false warnings often appear together with other electronic alerts, including airbag service messages, cruise control failure, and phone/emergency service warnings.
  • Some owners report the rear seat belt latch itself fails to lock and secure a passenger, requiring belt replacement.
  • Dealers frequently trace the warnings to the ORC (Occupant Restraint Controller) module, with replacement parts sometimes on back order.

When 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2014, latest Feb 2, 2026.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belts complaints: complaints filed per quarter192014 Q22015 Q32018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12022 Q22023 Q42025 Q4
187 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2015 Q1 (19).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  1. NHTSA 14V643000Oct 14, 2014Seat Belts126,532 vehicles

    Seat belts

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light “MIL” should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.

    Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.

Seat Belts complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20101 (1%)
  2. 201110 (1%)
  3. 201212 (1%)
  4. 20134 (0%)
  5. 2014187 (8%)
  6. 201559 (4%)
  7. 20164 (1%)
  8. 20172 (1%)
  9. 20189 (1%)
  10. 20199 (2%)
  11. 20205 (2%)
  12. 20216 (1%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20233 (1%)
  15. 20241 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 187 Seat Belt complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 8% of the 2,375 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for seat belt problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. Recall 14V643000, reported October 14, 2014, covers the ORC module and applies to 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles built between October 30, 2012 and April 30, 2014. Chrysler replaced the ORC module free of charge starting April 27, 2015.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 60,000 for seat belt-related complaints on this model year.
Did the 2014 seat belt issue cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this complaint area, though 3 injuries were reported.
Is the 2014 seat belt complaint rate high compared to other Grand Cherokee years?
Yes. The 187 complaints and 8% share for 2014 are far higher than nearby years like 2013 (4 complaints, 0%) and 2015 (59 complaints, 4%).

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.