Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

12 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2011 Grand Cherokee.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2021

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 25 mph, a vehicle drove into the contact's lane causing the contact to rear end the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact required medical attention due to sustaining back and knee injuries. The vehicle was not driveable and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000. Rd.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2019

Tl the contact owned a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side wheel of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to the chest, back, and left arm. Medical attention was received at the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and the police had it towed to an unknown tow lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 50,100.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 36 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2017

The contact owned a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 60 mph and attempting to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the rear of two other vehicles. Prior to the crash, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle did not stop or slow down. In addition, the air bags did not deploy and the driver sustained a concussion and back injury, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 122,813.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2017

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland summit. Consumer writes in regards to sudden vehicle acceleration. The consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated into the rear of a truck, flipped multiple times, and rolled approximately 30 feet down an embankment. The airbags did not deploy. The seat belt failed to lock causing the consumer to suffer a broken eye socket. The passenger was killed. The vehicle was totaled.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the rear passenger side by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and later towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2016

The sun visors on the passenger side caught on fire the lining was burned, the compass on the dashboard was out as well. Also I have been having a problem with the driver airbag light it has been turning on and off for the past 3 years. I have taken it multiple times to the dealership service to get fixed and they are unaware of the problem. It is a safety issue because if I was to get in an accident the airbag will not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2015

7/27/15 I was at a complete stop before I was going to turn into the parking space. I waited until a van passed and again, was at a complete stop. I gently pressed the gas pedal when within seconds the car took off on its own. Within seconds my car revved on its own and took off; slamming me into a concrete wall barrier that saved me from driving into a dry cleaning store window. During this entire time, my foot barely pressed the accelerator and my car took off. Thankfully a man came to me and told me to just put the car in park as I was hitting the break and my wheels were still spinning. The barrier was literally keeping me from going through the large window. It wasn't until then that my car stopped. According to the police report I was going 5 mph. If this was the case, why did I crack the concrete barrier, burn rubber into the asphalt so much that my wheels made deep black marks on the road and my entire front bumper all the way to the rails were completely crushed. Would 5mph cause $7,000 worth of damage? I don't think so. In addition my seatbelt did not lock upon impact. My head slammed into the steering wheel before the seatbelt locked resulting in whiplash. My air bag also did not deploy. At the rate I was going and with the force of impact I hit the barrier with there was no reason for my seatbelt not to instantly lock and my airbag not deploy to protect my head and neck. My car is currently being fixed but I do not feel safe with that car nor selling it to anyone else, lest this happen. What if a family buys this car and dies due to this? I know I am not the only one with this issue and I want someone to take responsibility and admit there is something going on with these cars. Three major recalls for the 2011 and one that I feel lead to my accident. How many people have to go through this before an investigation occurs.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2015

7/27/15 I was at a complete stop before I was going to turn into the parking space. I waited until a van passed and again, was at a complete stop. I gently pressed the gas pedal when within seconds the car took off on its own. Within seconds my car revved on its own and took off; slamming me into a concrete wall barrier that saved me from driving into a dry cleaning store window. During this entire time, my foot barely pressed the accelerator and my car took off. Thankfully a man came to me and told me to just put the car in park as I was hitting the break and my wheels were still spinning. The barrier was literally keeping me from going through the large window. It wasn't until then that my car stopped. According to the police report I was going 5 mph. If this was the case, why did I crack the concrete barrier, burn rubber into the asphalt so much that my wheels made deep black marks on the road and my entire front bumper all the way to the rails were completely crushed. Would 5mph cause $7,000 worth of damage? I don't think so. In addition my seatbelt did not lock upon impact. My head slammed into the steering wheel before the seatbelt locked resulting in whiplash. My air bag also did not deploy. At the rate I was going and with the force of impact I hit the barrier with there was no reason for my seatbelt not to instantly lock and my airbag not deploy to protect my head and neck. My car is currently being fixed but I do not feel safe with that car nor selling it to anyone else, lest this happen. What if a family buys this car and dies due to this? I know I am not the only one with this issue and I want someone to take responsibility and admit there is something going on with these cars. Three major recalls for the 2011 and one that I feel lead to my accident. How many people have to go through this before an investigation occurs.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2013

Totally integrated power module is going out on multiple Jeep vehicles. The tipm controls lights, horns, wipers, air bags, etc. When the part quits working, it causes multiple issues with the vehicle. The vehicle will not start, which can leave the owner stranded. The wipers, horn, etc. , just turn on, which could cause an accident. And, the air bags may not deploy if in an accident. The tipm is on national back order, which means waiting weeks for repair and Chrysler is refusing to pay for a rental car for the owner. And, will the replacement last longer than the original? the vehicle needs to be recalled and replaced.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2013

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital and a police report was filed. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a body shop but was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 35,000.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2012

Jeep was headed east bound in to lighted intersection. 2nd car headed west made a left across the east bound lane. The accident happened when the east bound car hit the car that was turning. The speed of the impact was 40 plus miles per hour. The air bags in the Jeep did not deploy.


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