Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred continuously. There was a recall related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v527000 (air bags). The remedy part was unavailable and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 07/10/13*lj updated 07/18/2013
2003 Jeep Liberty airbags complaints
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While driving the car, the airbag warning light came on for 15 seconds, then went off for 15 seconds, then flashed back on and off following that timing sequence for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the light stayed off. I called chrysler because I had received a recall notice in january 2013 about faulty air bags in this model, which could inadvertently deploy while the car was in motion. The representative told me that the part needed is a harness, however, the part is not yet available. She told me there is nothing I can do to fix the problem until the part is created. I was also told that there have been no incidents of airbags deploying inadvertently, but there is a risk it can happen, therefore the recall. However this is extraordinarily dangerous and the fact that chrysler has no date for when the part will be available is unacceptable.
I received a recall notice around the first of this year regarding my defective air bag sensor. I called and was told that the part was not available and I would be notified when it became available. I called again on may 6, 2013 asking again whether the part was available, and again told no. Now, it is going on 6 months since I've heard anything and my car will not pass inspection because of this. Now I have a rejection sticker on my car and I have no car to get back and forth to work and no one will help me with this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number was 12v527000 (air bags) and had been attempting to have the vehicle serviced since january 2013. The part needed to service the vehicle remained unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the recall defect. ..updated 07-05-13
While driving for approximately five minutes the air bag light illuminated for the following ten minutes then turned off. When I next drove the car for approximately fifteen minutes the air bag light re-illuminated for approximately five minutes then turned off again. Had the car checked with an onboard diagnostics device, which did not indicate any problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags) january 2013. The contact had been attempting to have the vehicle serviced per the recall since january however, the dealer advised that the parts needed to complete the recall service had not yet become available. The manufacturer was notified in march 2013 and they also stated that they did not know when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Received a recall notice from chrysler, in january, that airbag recall because air bag could deploy because of a defect at any time. If the light blinks it will deploy and that this would be fixed as soon as parts were available. 4 months later spoke to chrysler and they still don't have parts available. What can be done to get this resolved?
Air bag light is on. Safety recall notice m35 issued. Manufacturer/dealer has failed to remedy this defect in a reasonable amount of time. Currently, there is no eta on when parts will be available. This is a serious defect as the air bags deploy while the car is in motion causing the vehicle to crash.
I was passenger, my husband [xxx] was driving. Airbag light came on and chimed for a couple of seconds, then suddenly the driver's side airbag deployed, bruising [xxx]' arm and hurting his neck and shoulder. More than a week later, I still cannot get anyone from chrysler/jeep to tell me what is going on. They finally had an inspector look at it today, but he said it could be 10-12 days before I get a response. I keep following up with chrysler by phone, but they will not tell me anything other than that they are investigating it. They did tell me not to drive the vehicle, leaving us with no vehicle and no rental or any type of resolve has been offered. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The air bag light came on and has continued to go on and off randomly. The jeep dealership in fort worth that I spoke to this morning said there was no recall.......now I'm confused.....is there a recall or not???
I was sent a recall for the vehicle due to faulty air bags. Recall notice m35/the federal safety agency 12v‑527 two months have passed and there has been no follow up by chrysler to fix the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v527000 (air bags) but the part was not in stock. The manufacturer was notified and they stated the recall part would not be available until the first quarter of 2013. The contact did not experience a failure.
Airbag indicator light comes on when vehicle is started, and stays on for approximately 30 mins. The majority of the roads near me are 45mph or above, and with the high rollover rate of SUV's I don't feel remotely safe knowing that at any minute my airbag can go off. I shouldn't have to feel like I'm driving a ticking time bomb of a death box. At this point I feel I don't even want the vehicle anymore and am thinking about trading it off, but I feel like chrysler should compensate me and other jeep liberty owners for having to do so.
I bought my jeep off of my grandparents in october. Its a really nice jeep, only has 69,000 miles. That's good for an 03. Every car has its problems im sure. But mines on recall. I have had the airbag light come on and go off. And I comes on whenever it wants to. And it scares me because if the airbags go off, not only will I be mad, but you can bet, ill prob raise hell. Because I don't fell save driving a car that has the potential to have the airbags go off. Also I have noticed that the power lock on the drivers side works when I wants to. Like I have to hit it a couple times to get it to work. Not such a big deal. Also the cd player doesn't work. Like I've change all the fuses to try and get the door lock/cdplayer to work. And nothing changed. It make a really loud and annoying noise after the cd plays for awhile. That I don't car about. Also one day I got in my jeep. I don't know how because the door was shut and locked, but on the drivers side, on the inside of the door. Was nothing but ice. The door still opened and closed, no problem but, it looked like somebody took a gallon of water and dumped in down the inside of my door and it froze over. And that's the problems I've noticed with it. The only thing I care about is the whole air bag thing. I have received notice that it will be fixed, but will it be fixed for good. Because I don't feel safe driving around and doing my daily things, knowing that I, or my family, or friends could get hurt from the airbags going off. So I hope that whatever the company is doing to fix it works, because everyday I get in my jeep, that's the only thing that is going threw my head. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v527000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The failure and current mileages were approximately 123,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 117,000. Updated 1/7/12 *cn the consumer was informed a recall was pending. However, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired at the consumer's expense. Updated 01/09/13.
Air bag light keeps coming on for no reason. Online forums report it is not uncommon for 2002-2003 jeep airbags to deploy without warning. Jeep does not offer free repair. I'm filing a complaint because I think this is something jeep should be responsible for.
While driving the vehicle the airbag indicator light began to flash and an audible alarm sounded. Now I am concerned that our vehicle has same defect with the airbags inadvertently inflating as being investigated by the federal safety agency. The vehicle airbag system has never been deployed or serviced or replaced.
While traveling eastbound the car in front of me stopped all of sudden due to car in front of them changing direction from turning to going straight. I crashed into the rear of the car in front of me. My jeep has extensive damage. The airbags did not deploy. My passenger and myself had head injuries and knee injuries had the airbags deployed there wouldn't have been no injuries. Something needs to be recalled about this problem.
Was driving and all of sudden vehicle went out of control ,rolling over numerous times and ending up in the opposite lane. Vehicle was hit by another vehicle and air bags never deployed. Car was completely demolished .
My airbag light came on back in june. After reading about the un-intentional deployments I went to the dealer and ultimately had the passenger airbag replaced (in july). A week later the airbag light came on again (I have picture on phone). I took the vehicle back to the dealership and the dealer (of course light was off by then). Dealer claimed no fault code was on computer and could not find issue (although I did show them iphone pic). Light did stay off in aug/sept but within the past week the light has begun illuminating, staying on for a while, turning off for a while, and coming back on. The vehicle is garage kept at night but the temp has gotten cooler within the last couple weeks. Not sure what to do except set the seat back a little more and cringe a bit. I wonder how loud an airbag deployment is? Vehicle has approx. 31,700 miles.
Around february 2011, my airbag light started illuminating randomly for no apparent reason. It would come on, I would hear the chime, and then it would turn back off. Eventually it began staying lit longer and longer until finally it stays on all at times. I can't recall if any certain speeds made any difference but it seemed like if I was to hit a bumpy part in the road or similar then I would either see the light come on or if it was already on, it would go off. Now it never turns off. I haven't been to the dealer because I know the run around ill be given just as everyone else I've read about. I have researched how airbag systems operate and have slowly began my own process of determining what is the cause. Only problem, every thing I read states that I should not play around with the airbag system and offers no info related to testing procedures. I work on cars and electronics often, so if I just had the correct information to feel safe, then I would surely try finding the problem myself. With this said, I shouldn't have to do this and I shouldn't have to wonder all the time, when is my airbag going to explode in my face. I'll remove the entire airbag system from the vehicle myself if chrysler doesn't react quickly. I replaced 2 window regulators. Both in the back doors. Such a common occurrence that they have created a repair kit so you don't have to purchase the window motor again. Still the point is, you see these problems, stand up and do the right thing. We (consumers) are the reason you are able to make vehicles. Also I don't know if this helps but I have replaced 2 batteries since 2008. I was starting to believe the drop in battery voltage may trigger the airbag light but that wasn't it. What is draining these batteries? Alternator is charging around 14.5 volts. I can disc. Battery, reconnect and radio stations are still saved. How?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed erroneously and without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while traveling 55 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 191,000.
Airbag warning light illuminating for no apparent reason. Dealership cannot find the problem.
Air bag light comes on and stays on. Seems to only happen during the summer months.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag deployed erroneously while sitting at a traffic stop. The contact stated that the air bag light was not illuminated prior to the failure. The contact sustained injuries to the face, arms and chest. The contact also stated that the failure disabled the seat belt, which would not longer retract. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 108,000.
This vehicle has had electrical issues since I first bought it used 5 years ago. Last week I was driving my son and two of his friends home from the beach. I was on the interstate when suddenly the air bag light came on, stayed on for a minute or so, went out, then blinked a few times. I got a creepy feeling and decided to do a search. I am glad I did. I can't believe chrysler has not recalled these jeeps, I think they are going to be paying a lot more in pi claims than it would cost to do the right thing and fix the problem. I am afraid to use my car!!! I called hall jeep here in virginia beach and was told to bring it in so they could do an electrical check on the vehicle. [xxx], the girl I spoke with in the service department told me to drive it up there. I told her I was afraid to after reading about the injuries that have been incurred when the driver and sometimes passenger side air bags deploy for no reason. I am 5'2" tall and must sit close to the steering wheel, increasing the chance of injury or even death. She told me that even I said that the risk of it happening was small, when I asked her how I said that her response was "you said there have only been 87 incidents and there are thousands of them on the road" !!!!! I told her it should only take one for them to be alarmed. She then suggested I have it towed - at my expense of course. This is just unsatisfactory and I will never buy another chrysler product! My husband has been looking at the dodge ram truck but now I am reading about some life threatening issues with them, too! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. There was currently an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number ea12001 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) the approximate failure mileage was 67,919.
I was driven in a school zone street and the lights of airbag on and aprox. 2 minutes the air bags exploded in my face, the drive and passengers side, then I stopped the jeep, it smell like something is burning and hot, I did not see fire.
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