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.
1996 Jeep Cherokee: airbags did not deploy in a crash
13 of the 446 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
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.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.
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.
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
Driving 30mph started applying (ABS) brakes slowly; vehicle did not slow up; brake pedal to floor; vehicle continued on. Turned steering wheel to avoid another vehicle; hit cement divider in hwy. Air bags did not deploy. Took to dealer.
Passive restraints, driver's side air bag: driving approximately 40mph and vehicle from opposite side of hgw. Hitvehicle one head-on. Air bag did not deploy. Cause unknown, chrysler sent someone to look at vehicle, have not heard from them.
Vehicle wnt into ravine front first, air bag did not deploy.
Frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 55mph, drivers side air bag did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
13 of 446 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
Stalling 14Fire or smoke 13Fuel pump 13Grinding brakes 9Brake failure 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7Water leak 6ABS 5Check engine light 5Headlights 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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