Problems with 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee AIR BAGS

Dt: consumer's vehicle was at a stop sign when it was rear ended. consumer's vehicle hit the vehicle in front. upon impact, bags did not deploy. according to his physician, if the air bags did not deploy, the consumer would have gotten a fractured spine. there was police report. consumer has soft tissue injuries and his son was going to be taken for x-rays today.*ak

Dt: consumer has a jeep grand cherokee, 1999. the air bag light comes on intermittently. he found some recalls on a dodge truck with similar problems. when he makes a turn or goes over a bump the air bag light comes on. the dealership told him to call dealership to resolve the problem. the manufacturer informed the consumer that there were no recalls or tsb regarding the problem and that it was the consumer's responsibility to have the vehicle repaired. he is concerned that if he is involved in an accident that the air bags will not work. *ak *nm

Air bag light stays on for no apparent reason in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo (4.0 liter, 6 cyl.) i understand a recall was issued for the exact same problem for the '97-99 jeep cherokee which stated: air bag could deploy unexpectedly and injure driver. alternatively, air bag warning light could come on for no apparent reason. models: 391,623 sport-utility vehicles made 7/96-6/99. what to do: have dealer replace air-bag control module, positioning it on top of transmission tunnel. *jb

The air bag light illuminated intermittently while driving. dealer was notified. although there was a recall concerning the clock spring dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak *tc

99 jeep grand cherokee with engine problems customer states that the rpm's would immediately go up to the 200 or sometimes higher as soon as he starts up the car and also accelerate when the brakes are applied**cc the consumer stated various parts were replaced, however the problem returned. the consumers wife was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle started to accelerate on its own, she applied the brakes as hard as she could, however the vehicle continued to proceed in a forward motion. the only solution was to place the vehicle into park. after placing the vehicle in park, the consumers wife placed it in drive again and immediately it started to accelerate uncontrollably. applying the brakes with full force did not solve the problem. when aaa arrived and started the vehicle, nothing happened. the sudden acceleration happened again while the consumers daughter was driving. during one of the sudden acceleration incidents, the consumers wife was injured. the right front wheel speed sensor was replaced. the coolant radiator fan relay and water pump were replaced. the air bag light was on, the transmission seal was leaking. the fuel pump was replaced. the right and left hub bearing were replaced. *jb

The consumer was involved in an accident and neither of the frontal air bags deployed. *jb the driver was injured and was out of work from may 2 to july 19. the driver still has pain in her neck and leg. her left arm and lower back were also sprained. the passenger has bruise chest and breast. *nm

Driving 60 mph on highway 242 (posted speed limit) a car pulled out from a stop sign into my path. i applied brakes and impacted him on his passenger door area (speed approximately 50mph). my airbags did not deploy and i received back and knee injuries that are still a problem today. *tr

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the air bag light and alarm goes off constantly. jeep dealer reported a break in "clock spring" in steering colum. says it is a common probelm. jeep will not fix. cost is $186.00. i think this common probelm is a design flaw and causes an unnecessary distraction while driving.*ak

Problems with clock spring. *mr. *ph the air bag light illuminated and there were warning tone signals when a right turn was made. *jb

The abs warning light illuminated. the air bag light also illuminated. the dealer replaced the clock spring. *jb *nlm

1999 jeep airbag control module failed. *jb

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags did not deploy, consumer was injured.*jb

I was driven off the highway by a snow plow. i was driving more than 40 miles per hour and i struck a tree head on. the complaint results from the fact the driver's side air bag on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee did not deploy. although jeep conducted an inspection of the vehicle, they refused to acknowledge there was a failure.*jb

problems with the abs system. the vehicle to was in a collision and none of the air bags deployed. dealer was not contacted at the time of the call. ph

1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the airbag light comes on with left turn of vehicle. the dealer can not easily figure out what causes this. others have had this same problem with this vehicle. i think a recall should be done to correct this.

The air bag warning light & chime went on for no apparent reason. the dealer first replaced the "air bag" computer and, on a second repair visit a "clock spring" and charged me a total of $600 for these repairs. i don't feel i should have to pay for repairs for this safety item. failure of the air bag computer could result in the failure of the air bags to deploy in a front crash. mr

Airbag light illuminating every ten seconds on and off. consumer feels unsafe driving under these conditions. please provide any further information.*ak

Vehicle was involved in front end collision at about 40 mph. front air bags did not deploy. will be contacting manufacturer and/or other individuals.*ak

The vehicle exhibits a sag/hesitation following a partial cool down restart, possibly an oxygen sensor problem. while making hard left turns at slow speeds (such as a u-turn), the airbag warning light illuminates and a audible chime is activated. the right side brake light assembly is burnt (internally) due to some kind of electrical overheating. the vehicle shifts hard, misses shifts, shifts repeatedly at constant speed and on a level grade. the rear differantial "bumps" very hard within 3-20 seconds of coming to a complete stop. an immovable "fog" has developed on the lenses of the composite headlight assemblies.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision and none of the airbags deployed. please provide any further information.*ak

Consumer was driving at 30 mph when another vehicle made an attempt to make a u-turn. consumer tried to avoid hitting other driver by veering to the left, however consumer hit the other driver head on. consumer was wearing seatbelt but, the airbags did not deploy. *tt

I was involved in a crash where the front end of my vehicle impacted the side of another vehicle at appx 40 mph. the seatbelts worked but neither of the front air bags deployed in the crash.*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Sudden acceleration upon backing into a poll, engine commenced to accelerate out of control with both foots on brake and shifted into park. vehicle was force into a concrete wall at 35 mph. also, both air bags did not deploy. manufacturer notified and informed of a representative would be sent out to inspect vehicle. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

I repeatedly took vehicle to dealership for service, on all visits they told me there were no problems at all, and car was safe, well, brakes failed and i hit a truck, and airbags didn't come out. i could have died if i was on the highway and they failed.*ak

My jeep was hit by other car @ 50-60mph-partial frontal hit. jeep knocked back 10'. i broke ribs & permanent knee damage & pulmonary embolis. partial frontal hit! other car on my side of street!driver air bag didn't deploy!*ak

In a front end collision driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. vehicle hit a tree at 60mph,and smashed front end of vehicle to point where front doors could barely open. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a telephone pole ,and the airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak