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2006 Jeep Liberty airbags problems

31 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 13 crashes reported.

owner complaints
31
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
78,000
crashes
13
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Side/window
    1
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1
  • Frontal
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Liberty airbags problems in other years

200020052012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Jeep Liberty airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 8No deployment 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Jeep Liberty owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Airbags · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Two of my sons were involved in a rollover accident. Thankfully, they are ok with minor injuries and bruising. However, none of the airbags deployed.

Filed Dec 30, 2022 · Airbags · 212,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated upon crashing into the vehicle before her, the air bags exploded and propelled burning chemicals. The contact sustained burns on her chest, breast, her right leg, and on her left hand. The contact was transported to the hospital by emergency units and was diagnosed with chemical burns. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2022 · Airbags, Driver assistance · MI

Air bag light stays on and the never been setoff

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 97,000 miles · MI

My 2006 jeep just stop working, came out of work and would not turn over,ECM box went bad on my jeep. This is a common problem per my mechanic the on board ( brain ) computer ecu, ECM and ec box must be recalled or else this issue is on the purchasers like us. Fords had the same problem back in 96. Your part for may 2006 jeep ECM can not be located anywhere in the united states, how is this possible????????

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 179,000 miles · PA

Air bag indicator light repeatedly turns on and off during vehicle operation. When the speed control was activated, while driving on the interstate, the vehicle continually accelerated almost causing loss of control.

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · IL · crash

While applying brake & shifting to reverse, car accelerated in reverse at high speed with no throttle engaged. Brake was pressed the whole time and pumped to stop vehicle, there was no braking. A pole was impacted crushing vehicle. No warnings of this issue. This has left the family in fear of ever driving a jeep. This was a jeep liberty 2006 with less than 70k miles. Well kept maintained vehicle.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a head injury that required medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was suffocating until the airbag exploded causing cuts to my hands holding steering wheel. A cut or slash above my left brow abraisions to my nose cut on face and upper lip bruised chest for 5-6 weeks of pain & explosion blew out the back of a front tooth crown & loosened 3 other front teeth as well as cracking my bridge to the upper right if my mouth! Received a recall notice 2 days ago regarding the airbag I was furious! Nobody could understand how I sufferred all those injuries. My insurance did not cover medical. I was totally bed ridden for the first 10 days. I could barely breathe and or move! I did not go to emergency I couldnt afford to pay the bills. I will have dental march 2017. I have been on state disability since 2005 and I'm financially limited . Thank god my sister and neighbors helped me thank you repectfully ; agnes craig 3221 matterhorn way. Ceres, ca. 95307.I almost forgot my lower right molar had a pin from root canal and the entire crown shattered and fell out of m I could have lost more than blown out teeth crown & bridge. Cuts and trama to my hands face arms it was extremely tramatizing. I looked horrible 2 black eyes cuts on face scrape marks bumped bruised still cant eat normal food without discomfort & pain. I see the scars. I use alot of make up. Im depressed and driving is not as enjoyable. It was dark rainy and driving in narrow 2 way traffic swerved to miss a dog or coyote? Then went off the road rolling down a ditch coming to a stop by a tree. I was driving about 15 - 20 MPH. I am 411 and was at first pinned and suffocating my chest was badly bruised for weeks hurting even to breath I was literally bed ridden and out of sight for the first 10 days. Trying to figure out how ingit so cut up banged up bruised.

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Airbags · 108,450 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bag and ABS indicators illuminated, but the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and later taken to a local dealer. The air bags could not be repaired because the part was no longer manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no guarantee that the air bag would be repaired due to the part unavailability. The failure mileage was 108,450.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 72 miles · IL

Since I brought the car in 2008 at times the interior dash light and head lights flicker also the air bag light all the sudden stays on. I have intermediate no start at this time so I can't really use the car. I believe this might be an electronic issue.

Questions about the 2006 Jeep Liberty airbags

Does the 2006 Jeep Liberty have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Jeep Liberty airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Liberty airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Liberty have bad airbags?

The Jeep Liberty model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (546 complaints), 2003 (393 complaints) and 2012 (169 complaints).

Other 2006 Jeep Liberty problems

Visibility 430Fuel system 365Suspension 196Electrical 147Body 131Transmission 76Engine 72Brakes 56Steering 51Driver assistance 37Acceleration 30Wheels 24Lights 19Locks 18Seats 7Tires 6Seat belts 4

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