Front Seat Will Not Unfold and Lock Into Position This bulletin involves replacing the Easy Entry release cable and both front seattrack seat position returns. Customers may experience one or both of the following: This may be an intermittent condition the customer experiences.One or both of the front seats will not unlock from the Easy Entry position. One or both of the front seats will not unfold and lock back into the upright position. The vehicle cannot be driven due to this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Jeep Wrangler seatbelts problems
severe Owners of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Wrangler | 4 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 4 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 5 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 5 |
| 2019 Wrangler (this page) | 3 |
1crash
2injuries
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
The Passive Entry Door Handle Does Not Unlock The Door And B25A3-00 Or B25A4-00 May Be Active
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DAMPER, Steering Additional service procedure steps after replacing the steering damper: Verify the correct orientation of the steering damper. With the vehicle on the ground, it is required to turn the steering wheel for five lock to lock turns ( ?Full Left ? Full Right ? Center? OR ?Full Right ? Full Left ? Center? counted as 1) at 1 rotation/sec to prime the steering damper and purge out the air. NOTE: It is important to prime the new damper by rotating the steering wheel five full lock to lock turns to purge any trapped air out.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 85,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Jeep/Wrangler.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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