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Air Bags complaints
95 reportsClear category filter185,000 miles · Dec 26, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemService BrakesCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
NHTSA ODI #10668398
66,666 miles · Dec 21, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System
IGNITION SHUT VEHICLE DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APROX 65-70MPH. LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING, IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY DUE TO CAR THINKING THE KEY IS IN THE OFF POSITION . IS A CURRENT RECALL BUT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES, I …
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IGNITION SHUT VEHICLE DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APROX 65-70MPH. LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING, IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY DUE TO CAR THINKING THE KEY IS IN THE OFF POSITION . IS A CURRENT RECALL BUT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES, I REMOVED KEY AND KEYCHAINS FROM THE KEY AS INSTRUCTED BUT IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10667511
60,000 miles · Dec 10, 2014
Air Bags
MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHTS KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF, WHEN I POSITION THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FORWARD OR BACK DON'T KNOW WHY IT DOES THAT OR MY HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERS WHILE DRIVING ON AND OFF, HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASE THIS CAR FROM THE JEEP DEALER IN DECEMBER 2005,NOW REALIZING IT COULD BE ELECTRICA…
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MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHTS KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF, WHEN I POSITION THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FORWARD OR BACK DON'T KNOW WHY IT DOES THAT OR MY HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERS WHILE DRIVING ON AND OFF, HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASE THIS CAR FROM THE JEEP DEALER IN DECEMBER 2005,NOW REALIZING IT COULD BE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE STARTING IGNITION SWITCH,NEED TO PLAY WITH THE WIRES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT TO RESET THE WARNING LIGHT TO STOP BLINKING AND WARNING SOUND TO STOP OR THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL FLASH SHOWING IT IS OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10663394
100,000 miles · Sep 30, 2014
Air BagsCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10640107
84,000 miles · Sep 29, 2014
Air BagsFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control
THE AIR BAGS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, THE FUEL SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. WHEN CHECKED BY MECHANIC WAS TOLD SOME SORT OF SENSOR. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES WHAT IT WANTS IT CAN GO FROM 45MPH TO 20MPH AND THE VEHICLE TRIES TO CUT ITSELF OFF I HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO PREVENT THAT FROM HAPPENING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10639744
25,000 miles · Aug 23, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System
JEEP ABOUT HAD THE ONE THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE SEAT BUCKLE, A YEAR LATER LIGHT GOES ON,I TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE THE BUCKLE AGAIN. 6 MONTHS LATER LIGHT GOES BACK ON THE WARRANTY HAD JUST PAST BUT THE DEALER FIXED IT AGAIN. 6 MONTHS LATER THE LIGHT GOES BACK…
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JEEP ABOUT HAD THE ONE THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE SEAT BUCKLE, A YEAR LATER LIGHT GOES ON,I TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE THE BUCKLE AGAIN. 6 MONTHS LATER LIGHT GOES BACK ON THE WARRANTY HAD JUST PAST BUT THE DEALER FIXED IT AGAIN. 6 MONTHS LATER THE LIGHT GOES BACK ON AND I GO BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS, I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED THEY CHARGED ME $150.00 TO TELL ME THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT HARNESS, I ALREADY NEW THAT. SO I JUST KEPT DIVING IT, AROUND 2011 THE LIGHTS AND ALL GAUGES STARTED TO GO OUT AS I WAS DRIVING NO GAUGES AT ALL NO BREAK LIGHT NO HEADLIGHTS, EVERYTHING JUST BLINKS FOR A FEW MIN, THAN BACK TO NORMAL, I WENT ON LINE TO SEE HOW BIG THE PROBLEM WAS AND THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT COULD BE A LOT OF THINGS, I TOLD THEM IT WAS THE IGNITION, WHILE DRIVING IF I HOLD ON THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND MOVE IT AROUND ALL THE GAUGES AND LIGHTS START TO FLASH. I TOLD THAT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST ME TO LOOK INTO IT AND TRY TO FIX IT, IN KNOW ITS THE IGNITION ONE DAY WHILE I AM DRIVING AT NIGHT MY LIGHTS ARE GOING TO TURN OFF OR EVEN THE ENGINE AND GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 JEEPS AND CHRYSLER DOES NOT WANT TO DO A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10627704
160,000 miles · Aug 14, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngineCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND PELVIC AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND PELVIC AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA ODI #10622282
126,000 miles · Aug 13, 2014
Air BagsStructureCrashInjury
I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND A FLORIDA STATE TROOPER WAS BEHIND ME, ALSO STOPPED. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE TO EASE FORWARD, AWAITING TO HIT THE GAS WHEN THE TROOPER HIT HIS GAS, SLAMMING INTO THE BACK OF MY JEEP SO HARD THAT IT LIFTED THE…
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I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND A FLORIDA STATE TROOPER WAS BEHIND ME, ALSO STOPPED. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE TO EASE FORWARD, AWAITING TO HIT THE GAS WHEN THE TROOPER HIT HIS GAS, SLAMMING INTO THE BACK OF MY JEEP SO HARD THAT IT LIFTED THE BACK OF MY JEEP UP AND FORCED THE FRONT END TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT THE BOTTOM OF HIS REAR BUMPER - PUSHING ME FORWARD INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME APPROXIMATELY 7 FEET. MY JEEP STALLED DURING THE HIT BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10622029
20,000 miles · Jul 30, 2014
Air BagsEngineSteering
I SAW THE NEWS THIS MORNING THAT CHRYSLER JEEP HAS ADMITTED TO A DEFECT WHERE THE JEEP CHEROKEES (2005) TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG. MY JEEP HAS TURNED OFF/STALLED SOON AFTER I HAVE STARTED DRIVING IT ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. IT SORT OF STALLS WITH NO POWER GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THEN A FEW SE…
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I SAW THE NEWS THIS MORNING THAT CHRYSLER JEEP HAS ADMITTED TO A DEFECT WHERE THE JEEP CHEROKEES (2005) TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG. MY JEEP HAS TURNED OFF/STALLED SOON AFTER I HAVE STARTED DRIVING IT ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. IT SORT OF STALLS WITH NO POWER GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER KICKS IN AND MOVES. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER I PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR PULL AWAY FROM THE CURB TO START DRIVING IN A LANE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM A COUPLE TIMES AND BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. AS A SEPARATE OR RELATED ISSUE, DURING ONE OF MY FIRST SERVICES AT A JEEP DEALERSHIP WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON -- I WENT BACK TO HAVE THE ISSUE ADDRESSED AND WAS FINALLY TOLD ON THE FOURTH VISIT THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND NOT TO WORRY UNLESS A LIGHT WENT ON AND STAYED ON (I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO PURSUE THE ISSUE AND I GOT NO WHERE WITH THE DEALERSHIP). MORE RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT THAT GOES ON AND OFF (IF IS NOW OFF). FINALLY, I WENT TO THE CHRYSLER WEBSITE THIS MORNING AND ENTERED MY VIN AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL OR NOTICES. I HOPE THAT THE NHTSA REQUIRES CHRYSLER TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND/OR IT IS ADDRESSED THROUGH A CLASS ACTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10617604
148,969 miles · Jul 1, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemUnknown Or Other
EVERY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH IS ALWAYS ON. THEN UPON DRIVING, SUDDENLY THE SEAT BELT ALARM STARTS BUZZING EVEN THOUGH ALL SEAT BELTS ARE LATCHED PROPERLY. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. SHORTLY AFTER THE DASH GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. ALL ALARMS AND LIGHTS GO OUT ALONG WITH THE HEATING/AC. THIS IS ON A RO…
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EVERY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH IS ALWAYS ON. THEN UPON DRIVING, SUDDENLY THE SEAT BELT ALARM STARTS BUZZING EVEN THOUGH ALL SEAT BELTS ARE LATCHED PROPERLY. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. SHORTLY AFTER THE DASH GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. ALL ALARMS AND LIGHTS GO OUT ALONG WITH THE HEATING/AC. THIS IS ON A ROUTINE BASIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10607609
Official recalls
3Jul 21, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
May 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Sep 14, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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