1,620 of the 39,991 complaints filed about the Jeep Grand Cherokee are about the seats — 4% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2014.
1,620
Complaints
4%
Share of all complaints
29
Crashes
51
Fires
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
The driver seat Active Head Rest system deployed unexpectedly while the car was parked.
NHTSA complaint #11758759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
On August 17, 2026, while my wife was driving our 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 under normal conditions, the front passenger Active Head Restraint (AHR/headrest) suddenly and violently deployed without any collision, impact, or other apparent triggering event. I was seated in the front passenger seat and the spring-loaded head restraint struck me hard in the back of the head. Approximately 24 hours after the incident, I developed headache, pain around/behind my eyes, and nausea. The symptoms are intermittent, with periods of feeling normal followed by nausea and headache. Because of these symptoms following the head impact, and as advised by my GP, I went to the hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. The Jeep dealer has inspected the vehicle and advised that the passenger head restraint requires replacement. The repair could be handled under my Mopar Lifetime Maximum Care warranty. However, the dealer has also advised me that Jeep/FCA no longer has the replacement head restraint available, so the defective safety component currently cannot be replaced with the required new part. I am also concerned about the driver’s Active Head Restraint because it is the same age and design as the passenger-side unit that deployed unexpectedly. The dealer advised that the driver’s unit cannot be replaced under warranty unless it also fails. FCA/Jeep has been notified of the incident and my resulting injury and is reviewing the matter. I am filing this complaint because an occupant-restraint component deployed without a collision, caused a head injury requiring hospital evaluation, and a replacement for the failed safety component is reportedly no longer available from the manufacturer.
NHTSA complaint #11758031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
While driving home from the gym with my daughter in the front passenger seat, we were traveling less than 40 mph under normal driving conditions. Without warning, I heard a very loud pop/bang from inside the vehicle. We had not been in a collision, had not hit anything, and nothing had struck the vehicle. I immediately looked over and saw my daughter crouched down in her seat holding her neck. At first, I could not determine what had happened. I then noticed that the front passenger-side Active Head Restraint (AHR)/headrest had suddenly deployed or come apart and had struck her from behind. There were no warning lights, messages, alerts, or other symptoms before the incident. The deployment occurred suddenly and without any apparent event that should have triggered this safety system. My daughter sustained a neck injury as a result of the unexpected deployment and was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. She was placed in a neck brace and had to wear it for approximately one week. The incident also created a safety risk while the vehicle was in motion. The sudden loud bang and my daughter's immediate reaction occurred without warning while I was driving, and I initially did not know whether something had struck the vehicle or what had happened to her. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer, manufacturer, insurance representative, police, or independent service center. The passenger-side Active Head Restraint remains in its deployed/dislodged condition.
NHTSA complaint #11757682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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 complaint #11757684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
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NHTSA complaint #11755979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
part of the headrest assembly fractured suddenly causing the headrest to burst while I was sitting in the passenger seat. i was immediately sore from my shoulders up. there were no warning lights or recalls on my vehicle at the time.
NHTSA complaint #11755661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
Vehicle Information: Year / Make / Model: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe Component(s) Involved: Engine / Hybrid Powertrain / Electrical System / Sudden Loss of Drive Power Current Mileage: Approximately 48,000mi Incident Summary I am filing this complaint because my 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe has developed a dangerous new defect following an official recall service: the engine completely dies while accelerating on the highway. I took my Jeep to an authorized dealership to have the safety recall performed for the engine shutdown issue. Before this recall work was completed, I had never experienced the vehicle dying on the highway. Since the recall "fix," however, the engine has cut out completely 4 separate times while accelerating at high speeds. The most recent time happened today (August 3, 2026). Losing all pedal response and motive power in fast-moving traffic with no warning is terrifying and creates an extreme hazard for myself and everyone around me. History of Vehicle Issues & Extended Shop Time This sudden highway stalling comes on top of severe, ongoing electrical problems that have plagued this Jeep. Altogether, the vehicle has spent months sitting in the dealership shop, yet the problems remain unfixed: Post-Recall Engine Shutdowns: 4 separate complete power loss incidents while accelerating on the highway (latest occurrence: August 3, 2026). Unresolved Battery Drain: Ongoing parasitic battery drain that kills the battery, requiring multiple rounds of diagnostics without a solution. Pervasive Electrical Glitches: Frequent system glitches, including frozen touchscreens, instrument cluster reboots, random dash warning lights, and connectivity drops. Media Hub Issues: Hardware problems involving the media hub module. Requested Action The recall fix did not solve the safety hazard—it seems to have triggered a new, life-threatening stalling issue on the highway, along with the string of other issues, it's unsafe to drive.
NHTSA complaint #11754402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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 complaint #11753452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Active head restraint on driver seat deployed today for no reason. No collision, just deployed on its own.
NHTSA complaint #11753147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
I got into the car and noticed the front passenger head rest was not seated correctly and had extended forward. As soon as I moved the seat forward to see why, it sprung forward.
NHTSA complaint #11750761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
The passenger headrest exploded and whacked me in the head after we went over a little bump in the road.
NHTSA complaint #11750665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
The passenger headrest exploded and whacked me in the head after we went over a little bump in the road.
NHTSA complaint #11750665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
While parked my 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (VIN:[XXX]), BOTH the driver and front passenger Active Head Restraints (AHR) spontaneously and violently deployed forward within a couple weeks from each other. There was absolutely NO vehicle collision, crash impact, or structural trauma to trigger a safety sensor deployment. Upon physical inspection of the deployed internal mechanisms, both factory-installed units carry legacy Mopar part number 68058539AD and sequential assembly serial numbers [XXX] and [XXX]. The internal structural plastic pins pinning back the high-tension loaded safety springs degraded, fatigued, and snapped completely on their own. altering the front occupants' driving posture, obstructing clear sightlines, and rendering the whiplash dynamic safety equipment entirely non-functional. The vehicle manufacturer (Stellantis / Jeep) is actively refusing to service or replace this failed safety equipment under the known 10-year AHR component warranty extension (Mopar Warranty Bulletin #23-018-20), citing a localized family ownership transfer. This represents a severe unaddressed occupant safety restraint hazard. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11750148 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver seat head restraint deployed inadvertently and struck the contact in the neck, causing the contact to swerve off the road. The contact sustained a sore neck; however, medical attention was not provided. No warning lights illuminated. A local dealer was contacted and scheduled a service appointment. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was covered under an extended warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,370.
NHTSA complaint #11749332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
My passenger seat headrest popped open without any incident or warning and the clip is broken. Air bag deployed from head rest. There was a warranty in place that expired in 2024 but mine just happened while I was driving. It scared me and caused me to swerve. It’s a known issue. Why no recall for safety? Dealership wants to charge 1100 to fix a defect.
NHTSA complaint #11748818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
My passenger seat headrest popped open without any incident or warning and the clip is broken. Air bag deployed from head rest. There was a warranty in place that expired in 2024 but mine just happened while I was driving. It scared me and caused me to swerve. It’s a known issue. Why no recall for safety? Dealership wants to charge 1100 to fix a defect.
NHTSA complaint #11748818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
the clips in my active headrest broke and the headrest deployed while I was riding in the passenger seat.
NHTSA complaint #11747073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to buckle the driver’s seat belt, the headrest suddenly detached, causing the brackets to strike the contact on the head. The contact sustained a sore neck. Medical attention was not needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with SRS failure. The contact was informed that the SRS needed to be repaired. The repair was not covered under warranty or a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the call was redirected to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 29,200.
NHTSA complaint #11746415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
My driver seat filled up with air in the lumbar while the vehicle was off. I tried adjusting the seat and it would not deflate. While I was moving my seat forward to get to the position for me to be able to drive the back of the seat blew apart.
NHTSA complaint #11746251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
Drivers seat has inflated due to the massage seats and lumbar support inflating with air. Driver states the lumbar support will move on its on and cause the seat to inflate while driving. This problem has cause the back of the seat to snap and unattached to the main seat cause discomfort and safety issues.
NHTSA complaint #11743845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.