Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2008 Jeep Commander

Six problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Commander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Jeep Commander based on all problems reported for the 2008 Commander.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the driver's and front passenger air bag failed to deploy. When the contact proceed to move into the intersection at 5 mph after a complete stop at a stop sign, a vehicle failed to yield the right of way entered the intersection and crashed into the contact driver's door causing the contact vehicle to roll over. The curtain air bags deployed, however, driver's and front passenger air bag failed to deploy, causing the contact to suffer injuries to the neck. A police report was filed. The contact insurance advised that the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a secure location. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. Li.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving to the hospital the driver lost control of the vehicle which resulted in the vehicle flipping over approimtely. The passenger air bag did not deploy and the drivers air bag did not fully deploy in addition to it having a hole in it. The vehicle was towed away and was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The accident had two injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 230000. Kh.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Commander. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the front passenger side axle fractured causing the front passenger wheel to fracture and detach. In addition, the brake lines fractured and the brakes failed. The vehicle was skidding out of control and crashed into a concrete curb. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2012

Our 2008 Jeep Commander was hit from behind while making a right turn. The impact caused the Commander to flip landing on the driver side roof and then rolling onto the driver's side where it slid into another vehicle. The impact from hitting the roof and side of the car resulted in the car being totaled by the insurance company of the person at fault. The side air bags did not deploy when the car rolled onto it's side. Per page 52 of the owner's manual "the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions" also page 56 states "the side impact srs side curtain airbags are designed to activate only in certain side or rollover collisions. " the entire driver side of the vehicle was crushed in, the driver side mirror was pushed through the window due to the impact. After the vehicle rolled it came to rest on the driver side. How much impact is needed to deploy these airbags? the driver side door alone was bent off of the frame. I can understand the front airbag possibly not being deployed as the vehicle was hit from behind, but I am surprised that the initial impact to the driver side roof corner side not trigger anything nor did the rollover and side impact that occurred.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2010

The contact owned a 2008 Jeep Commander 4x4. The contact stated that the speed rate was unknown. The driver crashed into a tree. The front passenger side and rear passenger seat sustained an extensive amount of damage. The air bags failed to deploy with the level of impact involved. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver was transported to the hospital, where he died. The rear vehicle occupant sustained injury to the ankle. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure was approximately 27,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2008

Severe collision with the front end of my vehicle. I was driving at approx 50 mph when the car ahead suddenly stopped. I applied my brakes and skidded into the other vehicle's rear end. From the skid marks starting at the point of contact my vehicle took approx another 35 feet to stop. I believe my vehicle's speed was 30 mph. It was a solid hit as my vehicle nose dived and hit bumper to bumper. The rear of the other vehicle's bumper was forced down to the ground and gouged the pavement. My vehicle then continued to crush in the entire rear of the car and my hood struck the rear window. The other car then traveled about 50 feet further resting upon a telephone pole. I believe that the impact was severe and of sufficient speed that the air bags and or the seat belt retractors should have engaged. I was seat belted in at the time of the impact but still received a minor concussion and whiplash. My vehicle's damage was quite severe and is estimated in excess of $14,000. 00. Both frame rails are bent and at the very least the left one will need replacement. The vehicle a, 2008 Jeep Commander was purchased new by myself in may 2008. All warning lights were off and all systems note no problems. By this I mean that the air bag lamp and seat belt lamp still operate even after the crash. The vehicle was towed to the body shop and await your advise as how to proceed. The vehicle has been appraised by my insurance company, and even their adjuster along with the police, emergency people have all questioned as to why my safety air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has not been disassembled nor has anyone messed with the vehicle before or after the crash.




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