Tl* the contact owned a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken arm and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee: airbags did not deploy in a crash
24 of the 586 complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
1994 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and request information on vehicle malfunctions, defects and mechanical failures. *smd the consumer stated he was involved in an accident, in which he was injured and his cousin was killed. The consumer believed the accident was a result of the malfunction, regarding a potential defect, in which chrysler previously refused to recall the vehicles for. The consumer stated the vehicle locked up, and went southbound and ended up in the woods. The front of the vehicle caught on fire. Also, the air bags never deployed. Updated 07/30/13.. *updated 09-18-13
Involved in a front end collision on 11/5/2007 with extensive front end damage to vehicle. Air bag did not deploy and driver (who was wearing a seat belt) sustained a fracture to the sternum with considerable pain after. Inspection of the vehicle revealed that the left air bag sensor was broken as a result of the accident, but air bag still did not deploy. At no time did the air bag indicated that there was a possible defect in the system.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 to 40mph on an ice covered road, the vehicle's front tires dropped off the side of the road, and this caused loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle went in to a ditch, this was a frontal impact. The driver's side airbags did not deploy. The seat belts were in use. The vehicle is totaled. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
My daughter was driving a 1994 jeep grand cherokee and was struck by another vehicle. The air bags didn't deploy. Is this normal.
While making a left turn onto main highway another vehicle t-boned consumer's vehicle on driver's side. Hood and driver's side door were crushed in. Upon impact,driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained arm and stomach injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
This vehicle was involved in a head-on car crash with impact estimated to be 100-115 m.p.h. And drivers side airbag did not deploy.
Consumer was driving at approximately 55 MPH when its vehicle was hit by another vehicle head on. There was no chance to apply brakes. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy, causing injuries. Vehicle was a total loss. Please provide further information.
Engine speed went to maximum with foot on brake (anti skid breaking left tracks and we have photo's!). Vehicle hit park bench, parked car, knocked down 6" diameter tree, and continued to accelerate until ignition was turned off. Examination showed speed control "on" but not engaged. Tire slippage marks indicate that brakes were applied at least three times, but only held on driver side while anti skid pulsed brakes. Shifting from drive to reverse only reversed direction of vehicle and did not slow motor. Total distance traveled was approx 400 feet. Motor appears to have gone to full throttle when transmission was placed in drive and while vehicle brakes were applied (driver has other vehicles [ford and nissan] that require applied brake to engage transmission.) digital photos of the tire braking marks are available. Although entire front end of jeep was demolished, no airbags deployed.
While driving at 55 MPH vehicle went off the road onto wet grass and into a ditch and then into an enbankment. Upon impact, driver side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
While driving at 50 MPH rear ended another vehicle, and driver's side air bag didn't deploy, causing the other vehicle to be turned around. Ak
While driving approximately 30 to 40 MPH consumer hit another vehicle head-on at approximately 20 to 25 MPH, and the air bag did not deploy.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
24 of 586 owner complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Sudden acceleration 33Stalling 28Fire or smoke 26ABS 24Brake failure 16Transmission failure 15Jerking 12Fuel pump 10Fuel smell 8Tire blowout 8Slipping 7Pulling 7Won't start 7Adaptive cruise 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Knocking 5Fuel leak 5Loss of power 5Premature wear 5Wipers 5
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