2004 Jeep Liberty: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 Aug 15, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 150,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained bruises and the passenger sustained back injuries; however, medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called a local dealer (autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram and fiat columbus, 3000 n lake pkwy ste 100, columbus, ga (706) 522-2116) and was informed that the parts were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect. **tr consumer stated I was driving on the highway and all at once the vehicle veered to the right and hit a guardrail, it was no light that came on or anything. I got some brusies and passenger back injuries but one didn't go to the er. Consumer took the jeep dealership and had the jeep inspected it was not the suspension. From july to now the parts have not been order and I don't need them now because the jeep is not fixable. The airbags did not deploy. Updated 10/26/18*jb *tt

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 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 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 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.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

I was recently in an accident where a truck driving erratically slammed on their brakes causing a 3 car pile up, in which I was caused to rear end the vehicle in front of me at about 35 miles per hour. The airbags failed to deploy causing my face/head / chest to hit the steering wheel also causing severe neck pain and other injury. I would like to know how to purse the manufacturer for the defect. There is no reported accidents or airbag deployment to the vehicle.

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Airbags · 134,000 miles · IN · crash

Slid on ice slammed into bank hard, flipped around slid on side of the car. The car, flipped back around and slid on the other side then back up on the wheels. The airbags did not deploy when I slammed into the bank. But I have the bruises where the seat belts worked.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Airbags · 134,000 miles · MA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and attempting to avoid striking a bear, the vehicle flipped over and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained lacerations to the head, which required three staples. The front passenger sustained a concussion and back injuries. A police report was filed of the incident and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 134,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

My daughter was recently involved in a head on collision with a telephone pole upon making a turn at about 35mph. Thank god she is okay, but her car, a 2004 jeep liberty 4d 4x4 ltd was totaled. The airbags did not deploy in the accident and I wanted to report this failure.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Airbags, Fuel system · 152,000 miles · OH · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while stopped due to a traffic back-up on the ramp at the I-271/I-480 interchange, the vehicle was crashed into the rear by another vehicle (gmc SUV) driving approximately 48 MPH. The air bags failed to deploy. The rear of the contact's vehicle instantly became engulfed in flames. The contact's mouth struck the steering wheel and his upper face was thrown into the windshield. The contact sustained injuries to the face, loss of his upper teeth, a fractured cheekbone and nose. The contact also sustained burns to the left hand, wrist, upper forehead, left eye and ear, right ankle and the left knee. The contact also sustained a concussion. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000. Lh..*tr...updated 10/30/13 *bf. Updated 11/5/2013