2004 Jeep Liberty airbags problems

Filed Jan 24, 2022 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH going through the green traffic light her vehicle had been hit by another vehicle in the intersection passing a red light. The contact stated that her vehicle was crashed head-on, however, the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that a police report was filed, and the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the ambulance was dispatched to the scene to evaluate her, and had determined that she was okay at the time and did not have to go to the hospital. The contact stated that she only suffered from a few bruises. The manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The mileage failure was 200,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Airbags, Suspension · FL

Two issues as follows; 1) the lower front ball joints had deteriorated and make a loud popping and clunking noise when turning at low speeds. Our mechanic says the lower front ball joints have completely failed, creating a very dangerous safety issue. 2) the airbag light stays on, does not turn off.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Airbags · 275,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the contact collided into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 275,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · LA · 1 injury

Owner of vehicle opened door and leaned inside to start vehicle. He inserted key and turned the ignition to the "start" position. The driver's side air bag spontaneously deployed. Owner was injured. No other air bags deployed. Seat belt pretensioners did not deploy.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Airbags · 176,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact was fatigued and possibly fell asleep. As a result, the contact crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a severed tongue that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. Updated 05/24/16*lj

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · 156,280 miles · OH · crash · 6 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shook. The axle fractured and the vehicle crashed into the retaining wall. The vehicle spun counter clockwise and the rear passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle stopped spinning and faced oncoming traffic. The vehicle was unable to be moved. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received head injuries and the contact's children who were in the back seat of the vehicle received facial, arm, back, head, and eye injuries. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed, but not towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,280. ....updated 01/13/16 *bf

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 189,000 miles · LA

August 1, 2015 the left rear passenger window dropped and the rear of the vehicle. In the same month my jeep started to slightly fishtail as if driving in very strong/ high winds. Lastly on november 28, 2015 the passenger air bag sign is showing " passenger airbag off" when it was never a illuminated before.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Airbags · 10,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

I was in accident on sept 27 and the airbag did not deploy until the vehicle stopped it took about 5mins after accident then there was a smell like rubber and it just went poof didn't make contact with my face or body. Stationary on hwy 89 and was fired from my job for not being able to start the next day. I am left handed and was not able to contact ya'll thank you

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Airbags · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained lit for several months as the failure progressed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The dealer stated that the part would not be available within a reasonable time frame. The dealer did not indicate when the part would become available and the contact had been waiting for years to receive the repair. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Airbags, Suspension · 117,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the rear passenger side of the vehicle veered to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into an embankment. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained mild injuries to his left waist, but did not seek medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 117,000.