1996 Jeep Cherokee airbags problems

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while sitting idle at a complete stop, a truck crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, pushing the vehicle into a foregoing vehicle. The contact's air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was also concerned that the fuel tank location could be a greater danger if there was another rear end crash. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the approximate current mileage was 183,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2002 · Airbags · TN · crash · 1 injury

Consumer states his daughter had a head on collison with his jeep and the air bags did not deploy. He also states she was going about 35-40 MPH and hit a tree.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Airbags · CT · crash · 1 injury

Airbag severly damaged my right eye. I had seat belt on, seat was upright. No other injuries.

Filed Dec 11, 2000 · Airbags, Seats · MO · crash · 1 injury

Car hydroplaned into an embankment when attempting to stop. Luckily the rear window on the liftgate of the jeep popped off on impact to the embankment. First defect: back of drivers seat broke causing driver to be ejected from the vehicle through the rear window of the liftgate. Second defect: airbag did not deploy even though there was damage to the front of the vehicle. Can't give true estimate for the amount of damage since all medical bills have not been provided by health providers. $ 5,412 worth of personal property (jewelry and other) lost during impact to the embankment.

Filed Dec 8, 2000 · Airbags · MS · crash

Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · OH · crash

When applying brakes vehicle pulled to the left and did not stop. Vehicle crossed the center line, and hit another vehicle head-on. Also, driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer did not look at vehicle. There is currently recall 0013600 on the front brake rotors.

Filed Mar 6, 2000 · Airbags · OR · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX · crash · 1 injury

Jeep was struck on passengers side, jeep struck another truck head-on, hitting more of the front passengers side, causing hood damage/broken windshield, and drivers gears to come out. Driver broke sternum in two places due to safety belt not working and airbags not coming out. Jeep was totalled out. *ak( dot number: tire size: p225/70r16 )

Filed Oct 14, 1999 · Airbags · PA · crash

Consumer rearened another vehicle at a 35-45 MPH impact without applying brakes , dual airbags did not deploy, causing safety a hazard. Vehicle sustained $7,000 of damage to front end alone.

Filed May 19, 1999 · Airbags · IL · crash · 1 injury

Front driver's side hit a boat being towed at about 50 MPH, and driver's side airbag did not deploy. This is the second crash that this vehicle has had, and airbag never deployed. Bodyshop has vehicle currently. *ak