Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH and a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. Suddenly the front driver's side air bag deployed. The unintended malfunction occurred without any impact. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer pertaining to the repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Veh is currently at north point jeep in winston salem, nc for repair. Raining on event date, but no prior water/leakage issue. No prior abl issue. No off-road/off highway usage. Pco
2002 Jeep Liberty airbags complaints
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August 08, bought my 02 liberty. Took about 1.5 years to drive it because of an accident - that's why I bought the liberty. About 1 year later the idle air control valve went out, had to replace it. There's been other, minor things, like when accelerating, feels like someone bumped into me. Sometimes are worse than others. Often feel a "vibration." within months of being 1 year of replacing the iav, began to get extremely bad gas mileage - about 187m to a tank. Not sure why. Replaced the spark plugs, did a lof, inspection, etc.. Almost exactly 1 year from replacing the iav, check engine light came on. Was on for 1-1.5 days. I decided not use it until I could get it to the mechanic. Next morning, was going to the store & the light was off! But when I pulled into a parking space, it died. This sort of things happened before, db cluster being "faulty." other things [vacuum seal leak, etc] never prompted the lights on. Had to replace the iav again & it ran fine. Recently, been getting that "kicking" feeling & like my car is running "rough". Today, I noticed the airbag light was stuck on. Checked the manual, it said to have the airbag system checked. I was nervous about driving - had an odd feeling the airbag would deploy - moved my seat back just in case. Since the accident, I get anxiety over these things. Luckily, no deployment. Got it home, turned it off, waited, turned it on, waited a few seconds and the light turned off this time. Went straight to my computer only to find these recalls and investigations - one being the steering - last week had a nerve-wracking experience, my car began to swerve turning left onto the freeway, it was raining, so, I slowly merged. Wasn't until it straightened out that it began to swerve, almost like losing control, didn't feel like a "slip." but I just assumed it was. Also, the seat belts don't seem to stay click in at times.
After seeing multiple stories regarding the airbags in jeep liberties randomly going off, I noticed that most of the incidents occurred after the owners mentioned seeing the airbag light on dashboard going on off periodically. *tr although the airbags in our jeep liberty have not gone off unexpectedly, we have been experiencing the airbag warning light going on and off for at least a year. When brought into dealership they could not explain why light was going on and off. I am concerned about driving this jeep liberty with the potential that it could go off. I figured notifying the safety commission was the best thing to do.
Air bags didnt work ,rear tire driver side blew question steering?
The seat belt buckle on my 2002 jeep liberty started getting stuck in the unlatch position about three months ago which means I have to dig it out in order to belt myself in, and it doesn't always work. Due to my unemployment, we tried taking a belt from the back seat and using it in front but now my air bag light won't go off. This seems very unsafe to me.
Driving south on rt 3 on the rockland/norwell lin in ma. A deer ran across the highway - we hit it head on and rolled the 2002 jeep liberty sport. The air bags did not deploy - major injuries.
Driving south on rt 3 on the rockland/norwell lin in ma. A deer ran across the highway - we hit it head on and rolled the 2002 jeep liberty sport. The air bags did not deploy - major injuries.
I had a front end impact with a guard rail in my 2002 jeep liberty at a speed between 50 and 60 MPH bringing the vehicle to an almost instant stop. The airbags failed to deploy. I was slammed against the dashboard injuring my knees and my wife is receiving continuing medical treatment for the neck and back injuries she sustained. I contacted jeep in december 2009 about the issue, a spokesperson for jeep called me back and told me that, "if the airbags didn't go off then they must not have needed to."
At approximately 8 p.m. My boyfriend and I were traveling at approximately 45-50 MPH when the front of my 2002 jeep liberty struck the front wheel of another drivers vehicle as they pulled out and neglected to yield the right of way. There was extensive damage to both vehicles which needed to be towed away. We went to the hospital with whiplash, knee, chest, shoulder, and back injuries. The other driver was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Many people were curious as to why our airbags did not deploy. I think if they had deployed it may have prevented some of the injuries that were caused do to this accident.
I was traveling off naval bae kitsap on my way home when I reached a green light at the intersection a gentleman was making a left hand turn, he had a yield sign but no turn signal, I was traveling 40 miles an hour when I impacted his passenger door. His air bag deployed, mine did not. I was driving a 2002 jeep liberty. The next day I was reading on a website saying chrysler was suppose to implement a recall on several 2002 jeep liberty's due to wiring issues. I never saw a recall. I had several bruises and bumps.
2002 jeep liberty. Consumer air bags deployed while traveling 5 MPH. *nj the air bags deployed for no reason. The consumer received abrasions to his arm.
2002 jeep liberty loss of steering control at 40 MPH. Causing vehicle to swerve right into a ditch and resulting in a rollover accident. Not drivable total loss of vehicle. Injury to driver.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While turning onto a street, the contact crashed into another vehicle traveling 40 MPH. The contact's vehicle was destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. There were no injuries or warnings prior to the crash. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. A police report was filed. The contact's speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 89,000. Updated 10/16/08 *bf updated 10/20/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While traveling in the right lane and attempting to change lanes, another vehicle pulled into the contact's blind spot. The contact swerved to avoid crashing into the other vehicle and her vehicle began to shake and rock. She lost control of the vehicle, drove off the road, and crashed into a dirt embankment. The vehicle rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact and another passenger were seriously injured. They were both transported to a local hospital. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to varnadores tow lot. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 78,000.
I have had two (2) major accidents in my 2002 jeep liberty limited, both of which resulted in physical injury to myself that could have been avoided if my airbags had deployed properly. In both accidents there was no airbag deployment whatsoever.
Oregon police traffic crash report. Jeep liberty. Driver swerved to the right to avoid hitting an animal in the road vehicle ran on the shoulder flipped over and came to rest against a utility pole. *mc the air bags did not deploy.
Tl*- the contact called regarding recall letter 06v288000 that he received on 09/27/06. The contact stated that last year on 11/26/05 he had a crash while driving the vehicle in the evening. It was on a clear night and the road conditions were good. He stated that he lost control of vehicle, the steering became very stiff, and the vehicle started shaking and vibrating while driving at 45 MPH. The contact stated that he couldn't get control of the vehicle and hit a traffic light. The air bag didn't deploy, but the seat belt did restrain him. The contact said that in both the police report and the insurance report stated that the ball joints failed. The contact was admitted for internal bleeding. The vehicle sustained a great deal of damage, and the contact was obliged to pay the state of maryland for the replacement of the traffic light $1,075.26. The contact was interested in some type of reimbursement. The contact stated that he wrote to chrysler last year informing them of the vehicle's malfuction, but still had no response from them.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a tree under normal driving conditions. The front driver and passenger airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing her seat belt and only suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto shop. The car insurance company sent a representative to examine the vehicle and determined that for further examination the vehicle must be released to the insurance company. No further repairs have been made. The vehicle was currently at the auto shop awaiting further examination by the mechanic. The recall # 01v373000 related to the same problem the contact had. Updated 12/26/06.
My son was driving a 2002 jeep liberty when the steering wheel jammed on him approaching a curve he slammed the brakes but the vehicle kept skidding until it invaded the other side of the road hit a tree(if not for the tree he would have fallen off the mountain side!!). In no moment did the air bags activate. About 3 or 4 days later I received a safety recall notice f23 - lower ball joints that indicated the ball joints could corrode & separate resulting in a loss of the steering control. I got in contact with the company where they ask for pictures of the accident (which I e-mailed to them) but cannot repair the vehicle (or will forfeit any claims they say)therefore leaving me with no transportation and still having to pay the bank the car loan. I asked the daimler chrysler rep if there was some kind of car assistance program in a couple of occasions and have received no reply plus I have been informed that an appraisal will be done in about 2 weeks from now. Is there anyway this process can be sped up or aren't they suppose to lend me a vehicle until this is resolved?
Went around a curve and hit a tree with the jeep. It cost the insurance company and me $9,000.00. Is that the cast of the ball joints?
Front end collision ~35 to 40 MPH no air bag deployment front or side this was repaired by dealer ~ 3 months ago when light came on. Actual result during accident was a failed air bag system.
Dt: the contact stated both frontal airbags failed to deploy. The driver fell asleep while driving at 50 MPH, causing the vehicle to collide with a telephone pole and then rolling over. The vehicle was totaled. Although, the driver was wearing his seat belt he sustained injuries to his right arm. No airbag warning lights illuminated prior to the accident. A police report and pictures taken of the vehicle. Were taken. The dealership said according to the computer the airbags should not have deployed. After searching on-line the contact found a recall 01v373000 concerning the frontal airbags. The manufacturer said the recall work had already been performed.
I struck a concrete base supporting a light post in the drug store parking lot. I had my seat belt on and my head still struck the windshield because the air bag did not deploy.
I was involved in a head on car wreck on july 10, 2005, and the air bags on my 2002 jeep liberty limited fail to go off, nothing was done to correct this problem as the vehicle was totaled as a result of the crash.
Dt: 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated on october 14, 2005 twhile driving 30 MPH the contact's vehicle was in an accident. The front driver's side was damaged in the accident. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact has not spoken with jeep at this time about the problem. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. This garage has not looked into why the air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken.
On february 16, 2005 while traveling eastbound I-80 in salt lake city I hit some black ice and lost control of my 2002 jeep liberty. I was traveling freeway speeds and had a front impact along with a driver side rollover and a slide of approximately 100 yards. All of the emergency personnel that responded to my accident voiced shock and concern that none of the airbags deployed. Further, I have heard that if the g-force was not great enough to deploy the side airbags, the jeep should not have rolled (I have no idea if that is true). I had, and still have, serious concerns about why my airbags did not deploy and do not trust that in the event of another accident they would deploy, regardless of the severity. I contacted jeep and asked them to look into it. They did do some investigation. However, I was told that because my jeep was not preserved for their inspection there was nothing they could do. I have sent them several e-mails explaining that I do have photo that document the damage and show that the airbag did not deploy. They have just disregarded my complaints. I also have concerns about the ease in which my jeep rolled over. This concern has also been dismissed. I would like to know that my family is going to be safe if anther unfortunate accident occurs.
I was on my way to work, came upon an intersection that a truck was coming to a stop sign. He stopped and than proceded to pull out in front of me. I had no time to react and not hit the truck. I basically t-boned it. It was barely moving and I was doing about 45 MPH. At impact. My airbags never deployed. I ended up hitting my head into the steering wheel and 19 stitches into my head and slid down into my seat enough to ram both of my knee's into the dashboard. My jeep liberty was a total loss, $8500 in damages to it. I contacted jeep and they responded with there was nothing wrong with the airbag system. I just don't believe that a crash with this much impact that were wasn't a problem with the system.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.
While driving 55 MPH steering wheel locked up causing a vehicle collision. Upon impact driver's side air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak *bf
The air bag sensor light illuminated on the dashboard for a couple of days. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the impact sensor was replaced. An accident occurred ,and the air bags did not deploy. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for the body work. Consumer contacted chrysler. However, chrysler will do nothing to assist the consumer.
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