The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting her to attempt to stop the vehicle. After which, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop, only coming to a complete stop after going off the road into a drainage ditch and rolling over on its roof. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed from the scene but not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was not filed. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 250,000.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: airbags did not deploy in a crash
20 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
1997 jeep grand cherokee air bags did not deploy. *ts ***no ans required*** the vehicle was involved in a head on collision with a big rig. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss.
I was driving 45mph when this vehicle entered the road without looking the traffic and I hit her on the back with my 1997 jeep. The passenger seat belt didn't lock, causing my daughter going forward and injuring her neck; plus both air bags didn't deploy.
Drivers side air bag failed to deploy
While traveling about 35mph on the highway he t-bone another vehicle. And the dual airbag didn't deploy. Please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and upon impact air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer will be contacted. Please provide further information.
Frontal airbags did not deploy upon impact, causing consumer to rear end a vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
While driving vehicle 50mph accident occurred, and frontal air bags did not deploy. Please provide any furhter information.
While driving 50mph accident occurred, and frontal air bags did not deploy. Please provide any furhter information.
All damage to front section, no air bags deployed.
While traveling around 45 to 50 MPH consumer's vehicle impacted another vehicle entering an intersection. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle has not been examined to determine cause of the problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *driver suffered whiplash.
Frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer hit another vehicle when other vehicle crossed in front of her while traveling at approximately 35 MPH. Impact occurred on right front of consumer's vehicle ,causing $7500.00 in damage. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Recall number 97V080000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
20 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (2%) 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 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel gauge 149Stalling 83Fuel pump 32ABS 27Loss of power 23Power steering loss 18Grinding brakes 17Brake failure 16Fire or smoke 14Fuel leak 13Premature wear 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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