2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee: airbag warning light

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Airbags, Seat belts · MD

On this vehicle both front eat seatbelt receivers are faulty. This was not caused by an accident or excessive wear of the seatbelts. When you push the seatbelt into the receiver, it will not accept the seatbelt without first pushing down on the seatbelt button. Additionally, the vehicle does not recognize when the seatbelts are in use and the light on the dash stays on regardless. This issue started some time ago, however, more recently (past 3 weeks) the airbag light started coming on intermittently. I took the vehicle to a shop (not a dealer) and they diagnosed the airbag light as being caused by the driver's side seatbelt retractor spring malfunction. They were unable to repair and directed me to a dealer. Upon contacting the dealer they are only offering replacement of the seatbelts faulty seatbelts as customers expense. I have contacted Dodge customer service and asked what assistance they my provide. That issues is currently open under case number 89679478.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Seat belts · AZ

Driver seatbelt unlatches after secured. Several times i’ve had to make a sudden stop and my seatbelt comes undone . The airbag light did come on prior. I’m not sure if that warning light relates to seatbelt as well. I plan on taking it into the dealership to find out why the light is on. This is my sons car however I borrowed it for a few days and discovered this. He is a new driver And still learning about different mechanical issues that arise.

Filed May 6, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

The vehicle's gauges will turn off while driving randomly. The speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fuel gauge will all zero out for unspecified amounts of time. Sometimes 10 seconds, other times until the vehicle is started back up. This occurs when the vehicle is in motion. So, is very dangerous. Sometimes it causes the car to completely shut off and come back on. While shut off, the car sounds like it is struggling to continue its forward progress. This happens occasionally. Once the car corrects itself, the check engine light appears. After starting the car 2-3 times, the misfire corrects itself. I did a previous report related to the air bag light is on, but not sure if it is related with the same electrical problem.

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 156,000 miles · TX

I own a used 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4. The driver's and passenger's side seat belts are not latching unless I press down on the red button. The red seat belt indicator light won't go off and the audible chimes continuously and will not shut off while driving. The vehicle manual does describe a method in which you can disable the seatbelt indicator chime. However, to be able to do this you must be able to have the seatbelt in the buckled position, which the vehicle is not able to detect as the seatbelts are faulty. The only way to stop the chime is to snip the seat belt sensor and ground wires coming from the vehicles computer underneath the driver and passenger seats and splice them together. This will ground out the sensor but it also causes the airbag warning light to come on. So, you have to choose between either having airbags and a nonstop seatbelt indicator chime, or no chime and no airbags. This is troublesome.

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Seat belts, Seats · GA

Both front seat belts are jammed and will not lock without tapping down out button and forcing down belt into holder arm. After seat belt in snapped into place the air bag light remain on for duration of drive.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 1,800 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact also stated that the key did not open and lock the doors. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in inngrove height, mn and the contact was informed that the failures were "either a recall or a default". The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failures were not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,800.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 154,000 miles · OH

Less then 30 days ago I purchased a used 2006 jeep cherokee laredo 4x2. The dealer said the airbag sensor just needed replaced no big deal. Now I am experiencing the same thing as alot of older people. The driver's side seat belt started not latching unless I press down on the red button. So then the red seat belt indicator light won't go off and the audible chimes continuously and will not shut off while driving no matter what I do. Moving the seat belt around to try and get the chime to stop as well as the audible chiming while driving makes it very annoying and distracting from the road. I need answers on why this should be at my cost when between the airbag and seat belt sensors are truly safety issue. Their is no warranty at 154457 miles. Please advise on the airbag recall etc... The airbag light was on when purchased 7/18/17. The seat belt chiming and light started staying on 8/10/17.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 170,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · SC

Takata inflator. I purchased my jeep and after a few months I notice it kept getting stuck in 3rd. Wouldn't come out. Then the message "transmission over temp" would pop up. It would randomly just loose all power and cut off as I would be driving. I had it looked at. Checked the codes bc check engine light would pop up also. Multiple codes were in the history pertaining to the issue. I was going to get everything fixed until I was told to contact jeep first bc there might be some recalls that others were experiencing my same problem. I would of paid for it regardless to fix the problems. It had numerous recalls. Made an appointment to mckinney dodge in easley,sc. After fixing the recalls I have paperwork for a few months later was doing it again. I work in a service dept. So I asked one my techs if it was same problem as the recalls and did I need to call dealership back. They said yes. Called mckinney and they refused to set me an appointment and said the problems had nothing to do with the recalls they fixed. After having several tows and stranded and almost wrecking with my children in the car going down the highway and just dies, I'm beyond frustrated and no one can seem tell me how to fix. After reading several reviews and recall information, my issues are everything with my recalls. My airbag light go on and off also. They never touched that and it's also a recall. I need to know what I need to do bc I'm not waiting for an accident or death bc this vehicle. It's my only car and I've tried to pay myself and had recalls fixed and problem is still there. I've contacted a lawyer. I want it fixed or I want another vehicle.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 135,645 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 MPH, the ABS and passenger side air bag light illuminated. The brake pedal became difficult to depress and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a previous recall on the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,645.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · 123,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into the neutral position. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transfer case was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 127,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated and the engine stalled intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Updated 1/20/16 ln updated 05/23/18