FaultScore

2012 Jeep Patriot seat belt problems

36 of the 552 complaints about the 2012 Jeep Patriot are about the seat belts — 7% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 43,578 miles.

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36

Complaints

2

Crashes

1

Fires

2

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Seat Belts 36 100.0%

Seat Belts across every Jeep Patriot year

2011 25 12.4%
2012 36 17.8%
2013 23 11.4%
2014 104 51.5%
2016 14 6.9%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 35 miles Arecibo, PR

SEAT BELTS

I HAVE A ACCIDENT OR CRASH CAR BEFORE( THE JEEP WAS IN MAKING LEFT TURN ,IN MOTION) I WAS IN CAMUY RURAL AREA, CITY OF PUERTO RICO AND THE AIRBAG DOESN'T CAME OUT THANK TO OUR. MIGHTY GOD IT WASN'T TOO MUCH BUT THE AIR BAG IT DOESN'T WORK.

NHTSA complaint #11321219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 29,000 miles Interlachen, FL Crash

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ONCOMING VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO HIS VEHICLE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OTHER DRIVER'S INSURANCE COMPANY SETTLED AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AFTER THE CONTACT'S BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED, THE CHECK ENGINE, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND AIR BAG INDICATORS STARTED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OVERALL COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. BECK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1601 REID ST, PALATKA, FL 32177, (386) 227-5222) WAS CONTACTED, BUT ONLY OFFERED TO SELL THE CONTACT A NEW VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #11192853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Midland, MI

SEAT BELTS

I WAS INFORMED OF THIS RECALL VIA US MAIL NEARLY A YEAR AGO IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. AS OF TODAY, JULY 30, 2017, THE NHTSA WEBSITE STILL LISTS THIS RECALL AS "NO REPAIR OR RESOLUTION AVAILABLE." THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. CHRYSLER / JEEP MUST OFFER A REPAIR TO THIS CRITICAL SAFETY RECALL ISSUE ASAP.

NHTSA complaint #11011527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kings Park, NY

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN OCTOBER OF 2016. THE CONTACT ALSO INQUIRED ABOUT THE RECALL IN JANUARY OF 2017 AND WAS INFORMED THAT A REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11010461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Beaver Fall, PA

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THAT THERE WAS A WAITING LIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11006241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Monticello, IA Fire 1 injured

SEAT BELTS

DUE TO THE RECALL ON THE AIR BAG MODULE THE FUSE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO CATCH FIRE BURNING UP THE WHOLE HARNESS AND IF REPLACED THE PROBLEM WILL STILL PERSIST DUE TO NO PART FOR THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HAVE TO PULL OVER AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

NHTSA complaint #11005958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Elmira, NY

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FERRAIRO CHRYSLER DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH AN APPOINTMENT IN JULY; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11004353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Topeka, KS

SEAT BELTS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FCA AT 800-853-1403. THE FCA STATED THAT THE LAUNCH DATE WAS SOMETIME IN JUNE. WHEN THE CONTACT CALLED BACK ON JULY 5, 2017, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE LAUNCH WOULD BE SOMETIME IN AUGUST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11003130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL

SEAT BELTS

A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016 THE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY IN CERTAIN CRASH EVENTS. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE LENGTH OF TIME. I WAS ALREADY CONTACTED BY CHRYSLER AND THEY ASSURED ME THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE BUT THAT HAS ALREADY PASSED. ONE WAY OR ANOTHER I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DRIVE A CAR, POTENTIALLY, WITH FAULTY AIRBAGS OR SEATBELTS FOR A YEAR.

NHTSA complaint #11003141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Columbia, SC

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM THE LEASING COMPANY, BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE IT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2017. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11002121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Columbia, SC

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM THE LEASING COMPANY, BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE IT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2017. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11002122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

West Hills, CA

SEAT BELTS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FCA AT 800-853-1403. THE FCA STATED THAT THE LAUNCH DAY WAS JUNE 1. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11001363 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Amherst, OH

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, BUT IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10993374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kalamazoo, MI

SEAT BELTS

TAKATA RECALL, IN REFERENCE TO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, I HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND WHEN I CALL CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. AM CONCERNED THEY WILL SELF DEPLOY, OR NOT DEPLOY. HAVE SIGNED UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND HAVE GIVEN THE DEALERSHIP TO DO THE WORK. TO DATE NOT A WORD ABOUT MY ISSUES OR RECALL NOTIFICATIONS, AND IT'S BEEN VERY UPSETTING. I WORRY EVERY TIME I GET BEHIND THE WHEEL, OR HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE CAR.

NHTSA complaint #10992697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

NEW York, NY

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SOLUTION NOR RELEASE DATE FOR THE REPAIRS PER THE MANUFACTURER CASE NUMBER: 31402479. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10983031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Plano, TX

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST AS PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10979774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Silver Spring, MD

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10979159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Weeki Wachee, FL

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V324000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10972052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Watervliet, NY

SEAT BELTS

IT'S BEEN ALMOST 7 MONTHS SINCE THIS RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED AND IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE THERE'S ANY EFFORT IN CORRECTING THIS ISSUE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. I KNOW IT'S A RISK DRIVING A VEHICLE REGARDLESS, BUT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL DANGERS FOR A REASON THAT ISN'T MY OWN FAULT IS RIDICULOUS. I WISH I COULD GET RID OF THIS THING, BUT IT WOULD BE A PRETTY LARGE LOSS IF I DID AT THIS POINT, SO I HAVE TO ACCEPT IT UNTIL EITHER THEY FINALLY FIX THE ISSUE LIKE THEY SHOULD HAVE MONTHS AGO, OR I GET A RAISE/HIT THE LOTTERY

NHTSA complaint #10971042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Diego, CA

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/08/17

NHTSA complaint #10969623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chattanooga, TN

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10958466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Plymouth, MA

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10957876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Belfast, ME

SEAT BELTS

TAKATA RECALL JUST WONDERING WHEN THIS MIGHT BE FIXED. IT HAS BEEN 4-5 MONTHS SINCE WE WERE NOTIFIED. WORRIES ME IT MAY NOT BE SAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA complaint #10956762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Elmira, NY

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10949240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 45,000 miles Henryetta, OK

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. WHILE SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND UTILIZING THE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT WOULD PERIODICALLY LOCK AND CAUSE A LACK OF MOVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER'S HOTLINE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE REMEDY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL BETWEEN MARCH AND MAY OF 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

NHTSA complaint #10948842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL

SEAT BELTS

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V-668 THE RECALL WAS ISSUED MONTHS AGO AND PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. I DO NOT LIKE DRIVING AROUND IN A CAR WHERE: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY IN CERTAIN CRASH EVENTS DUE TO A SHORTING CONDITION RESULTING IN A NEGATIVE VOLTAGE TRANSIENT THAT TRAVELS TO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER VIA THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRES.

NHTSA complaint #10947550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sparks, NV

SEAT BELTS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10947414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Orlando, FL

SEAT BELTS

MY VEHICLE, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HAVE BEEN UNDER RECALL FOR A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. CIRCUITS FAIL, WHICH PREVENT THE AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING AND FROM SEAT BELTS RESTRAINING. I HAVE WAITED 4 MONTHS FOR A RESOLUTION AND THERE IS NOTHING. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT I AM FORCED TO DRIVE AROUND A HAZARDOUS VEHICLE (PREGNANT!!!). JEEP SHOULD EITHER PROVIDE A SAFE RENTAL VEHICLE OR BUY THIS BACK. THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE HAS GREATLY DECREASED DUE TO THIS RECALL. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN ON THIS-- THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND I WOULD EXPECT THAT A GROUP WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS TO KEEP DRIVERS SAFE WOULD ALLOW THIS TO CONTINUE WITHOUT A RESOLUTION. I EXPECT MORE.

NHTSA complaint #10940027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 57,000 miles Danville, CA

SEAT BELTS

RECALL ISSUED BUT NO REMEDY TO FIX THE PROBLEM - WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS

NHTSA complaint #10937917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Onsted, MI

SEAT BELTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10933629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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