The contact owned a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that his mother-in-law was exiting the highway when she struck a curb causing the front passenger side tire to blow out. The contact lost control, the vehicle was spinning, struck two utility poles where the vehicle came to a stop. The driver was declared deceased on the scene. The front passenger sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2003 Jeep Liberty: airbags did not deploy in a crash
61 of the 1,353 complaints about the 2003 Jeep Liberty describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 105,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls 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
The air bags didn't deploy at all. I slide on an icy bridge at 35 mph and slammed into the concrete bridge barrier. None of the airbags deployed. The Jeep was put on a scope 2 1/2 weeks before the accident with no codes read. I have severe whip lash and muscle strains in my back, neck, shoulders, and arms from the impact. I could have died. No, the problem wasn't reproduced or confirmed. The police have looked at and insurance company will be looking at the vehicle. There were no warnings at any kind prior to the failure.
I was pushed off the hwy and rolled over multiple times. I received injuries as well as my son. My airbags did not deploy.
On 12/05/15 I received a recall notice for the airbags. I have called back several times and got no response. I believe this is a wide spred crisis and should be addressed right away.my neighbor recently had a crash and lost several front teeth because the airbag didn't deploy.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 30 MPH in rain, sleet, and snow, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 70 MPH. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle slid across the interstate and crashed into the divider in the middle of the road. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact sustained injuries to the mouth area, back, and legs. The passenger of the vehicle received shoulder injuries. Medical attention was received. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.*dt
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While the contact's son was driving 45 MPH over a pothole, he lost control and crashed into a concrete wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries and cuts to the lip and nose. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic was contacted and came to the residence to inspect the vehicle. The mechanic deemed the vehicle a total loss. Affordable auto credit inc (4568 gravois ave, st. Louis, mo 63116, (314) 353-6000) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.*dt*jb*dt*dt
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the steering wheel began maneuvering on its own and the vehicle ultimately crashed into a median. The vehicle's airbags failed to deploy upon impact. The contact suffered severe injuries including a concussion and bruising to his rib cage. The contact received medical attention on the scene and was taken to a hospital. A police was filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent tow yard. The dealer was never notified of the failure, however, the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the failure was related to a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number 03v460000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 170,000. Vin-(xxxx) redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving on a back road, the vehicle flipped and crashed after the contact over corrected the steering. The vehicle flipped three times. The contact was ejected from the vehicle and became trapped underneath. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was seriously injured and had to be transported to the hospital with injuries to the neck, back, eyes, face, and skull. The contact was hospitalized for two months and in a coma for three weeks. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed. The manufacturer and the dealer were not contacted. The contact stated that the crash occurred due to an unknown recall pertaining to the axle being manufactured too short. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Cpsc: 2003 jeep liberty struck a tree head on and the airbags never deployed. The vehicle was inspected and had a clean and clear car fax of no prior damage history. *bf updated 06/13/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. After coming to a stop, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. As a result the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving 75 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out without warning. The contact was the front passenger in the vehicle. The driver stated that the vehicle felt as if the front driver side of the vehicle struck the ground. The vehicle fishtailed and collided with the median, rolled several times, spun out, and landed on its roof. The driver side air bag deployed, but the passenger side and other air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained two broken fingers on the left hand, contusions, left body side muscle soreness, and a concussion. The rear passenger occupant sustained a cut to the right arm and left leg and bruising. The middle rear passenger sustained minor bruising, and the driver side rear passenger sustained back injuries. All occupants required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Several months ago, the vehicle was serviced per a ball joint recall and a possible control arm recall. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. ..updated 05/09/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v673000 (air bags) and 03v460000 (suspension). The vehicle was serviced under both recalls however while driving at 60 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A passenger in the other vehicle complained of minor elbow pain. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the contact's auto insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. A police officer stated that the air bags should have deployed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- Risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module and the side impact sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R60.
Recall number 15V673000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- Risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.
Recall number 15V046000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- Risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753.
Recall number 12V527000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Jeep Liberty no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Jeep Liberty?
61 of 1,353 owner complaints about the 2003 Jeep Liberty (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Jeep Liberty?
There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Jeep Liberty
Ball joint 377Airbag light 107Power windows 58Stalling 40Grinding brakes 30Check engine light 27Headlights 21Power steering loss 20Engine failure 19Jerking 14Fire or smoke 13Seat belt 13Pulling 11Sudden acceleration 11Tire blowout 11Harsh shifting 10Loss of power 9Won't start 9Fuel leak 8Slipping 8Door locks 7Knocking 6Fuel pump 5Steering lock-up 5Steering noise 5
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