Tl* the contact's daughter owned a 1999 jeep cherokee. While the contact's daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The passenger side air bag deployed, but the driver's side air bag failed to deploy. As a result, the contact's daughter sustained injuries to the left eye, laceration of the nose, a broken jaw, the front teeth shifted, and black eyes. Medical attention was required. The driver of the other vehicle passed away as a result of the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound and destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
1999 Jeep Cherokee: airbags did not deploy in a crash
17 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 70,200
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Consumer was driving at approximately 30 MPH and t-boned a vehicle. Upon impact, the vehicle veered off to the right and hit a retaining wall, and the air bags failed to deploy.
While driving 60 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement wall. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. *ak *sc
Air bag sensor relocated after recall to top of transmission housing. Airbag did not deploy after a 40 MPH frontal crash. Recall also changed position of wire harness causing short circuit. That resulted in failure of 4 PCM 's and stalling of the vehicle while driving.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, the driver and passenger suffered injuries.
While driving through an intersection and consumer had a frontal collision. Consumer states the airbags did not deployed. Please provide any further information. Ts
While traveling about 65mph on highway without prior warning turned the vehicle right in order to straighten vehicle. When turning back towards the vehicle caused vehicle to flip six times. Dual airbags didn't deploy, and passenger side seat belt broke.
While driving vehicle 45 to 50 MPH on a clear day had an accident, and airbags did not deploy. Also, consumer struck another vehicle on passenger's side . Vehicle had frontal impact.
While traveling 30-35 MPH when trying not to hit a dog consumer ran off road, and frontal air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's/ passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving at approximately 40-45 MPH made a panic stop,but could not stop fast enough, and ended up hitting a vehicle with full force. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuires. Dealer claimed airbags were not defective.
During collision both front air bags failed to deploy even though significant front end damage was evident, later consumer received recall notice concerning the impact sensor (00v‑105).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module could lead to corrosion.
- Risk
- Such corrosion can lead to illumination of the air bag warning light or could allow inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.
Recall number 00V105000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
17 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee (5%) 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 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Stalling 17Fire or smoke 14Airbag light 12Power windows 11Premature wear 10Grinding brakes 8Check engine light 7Seat belt 7Tire blowout 7Brake failure 5Fuel pump 5Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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