Problems with 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee AIR BAGS

Driving 2004 jeep grand cherokee ltd on service road of i75 in dallas. normal road conditions and visibility. sudden engine acceleration which could not be slowed by braking and shifting into neutral. to avoid a rear end collision, the jeep crashed head-on through iron fencing and into trees. the airbags did not deploy. car was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. i had the car inspected by master mechanics before it was taken off by the insurance company. their report said that the "throttle cable linkage sleeve slid under the throttle body pivot causing the throttle to remain open." *tr

Oct 4 2009 dodged deer in road going about 30 mph hit metal light pole head on taking the pole out of the ground split bumper in two destroying front end deep v in radiator totaling my 2004 grand cherokee, no airbags deployed no injuries involved. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle does not have air bags and the horn does not sound. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the vehicle was previously involved in a crash. the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased would not assist with any repairs. the contact was concerned with the safety of the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were unknown. updated 04-14-09 *bf the consumer stated the air nag light was on the day she test drove the vehicle. updated 04/16/09.*jb

After losing power steering vehicle collided with a guard rail. air bags failed to deploy in the frontal/side collision prior to a head on collision into a median/ditch and a roll over in a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. vehicle was totaled so nothing was done to repair. consequences were a totaled vehicle, loss of personal property and severe bodily damage to driver resulting in brain contusions and hematomas, a 7 in gash on forehead and neck surgery to correct two disc that were crushing spinal cord into a "z" shape> *tr

For the last 6 months "air bag" light comes "on" and remains and goes 'off' intermittently. i took the car to perkins eastside, crestwood, ky-502-241-3042. the dealer told me that the "event" of "air bag on" is not being recorded by the computer and they cannot find the problem. today, i went to the dealer while the light is "on" and still could not determine the cause. the dealer indicated that the air bag controller module is faulty. this is a safety issue and i am afraid that the air bag wont deploy in case of emergency. i need your help so that the corporation replaces the computer module without any charge to me, because it is an issue of safety and public good. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 55 mph, the contact fell asleep at the wheel. the vehicle swerved to the right, crossed over an embankment, drove into a ditch, and struck a tree head on. the vehicle is currently at the shop being repaired. the contact sustained cuts and bruises, but no major injuries. a police report was filed. the air bags failed to deploy. she believes that had the air bags deployed, she would not have been injured. the current and failure mileages were 34,000. update 09/10/08 *cw the seat belt did not restrain the consumer. updated 09/19/08. *jb

I was recently in an auto accident going about 30 mph where i ran into the rear end of another vehicle. i drive a 2004 jeep grand cherokee laredo. my concern is neither my driver nor my passenger air bag went off and i hit the other vehicle hard enough that the front of my jeep pushed my passenger fender back to where i was unable to open my passenger door. at what speed should my airbags have gone off? *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions, the airbags did not deploy in a crash. the vehicle was impacted on the front end by another vehicle, and ended abruptly on a median strip. all the occupants were wearing their seatbelts and the airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the crash. the driver sustained minor injuries. pictures and a police report was taken. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for a diagnosis.

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 45 mph and the air bags did not deploy. both passengers in the vehicle sustained injuries. the air bag warning light was not illuminated and seat belts were worn by both passengers. a police report was taken. updated 10/25/2006 - *nm

April 21, 2006: i was proceeding on a green left turn arrow and was hit by a ford taurus running stop light. he veered around my front end, tearing off the entire front end and pushing my vehicle into the oncoming lanes. i did not see him coming. i heard the crash, then saw a bright white light. i had lost consciousness and was awakened by a man knocking on my window. the seat belt did not hold. air bag did not deploy. i smashed into the steering wheel causing head and chest trauma, was rushed to the er, spending two days in the hospital with a bruised heart and head lacerations. received full body scans, x-rays, cardiac testing, dr bills ($30,000 and still counting). the lease car is totaled ($14,000 damage). i have constant pain, bruising, headaches, blurred vision, memory loss. i lost my new job as a result. fyi: another jeep cherokee hit the wall on i-95, 5-21-06 and the entire front end was gone. curious if that seat belt held? did not see any airbags deployed. called 911 from my cell to report the crash, 1/2 mile south of atlantic blvd exit (broward county, fl). how many deaths are actually caused by the faulty seat belts? if i had gotten broad sided, i would have gone right through my side window. i complained to my insurance company, the faulty seat belts have resulted in my having a huge claim which is going to cause my future insurance premiums to skyrocket! there must be more than just 3 incidents!! insurance companies, attorneys or owners are not reporting!? *jb

Driving on highway approx 40-60 mph and collided with vehicle. the front end our of ours and the rear end of there vehicle were destroyed. none of our air bags popped out and the company is not taking responsibility for the defects. our vehicle was repaired before the company sent out their representative came to inspect the vehicle. they found nothing wrong duh the vehicle had already been repaired. we are now suffering anxiety, panic attacks and depression from this accident that had our 1 year old involved. *nm

My wife was driving my 2004 jeep grand cherokee freedom edition to work at 6:20 am. a vehicle approaching her (traveling in the opposite direction from where she was traveling) lost a tire. she was traveling at around 60 miles an hour and the other driver said he was traveling about the same. the front driver side tire of the other vehicle came off and struck the jeep in the front driver side. the plastic cover shattered, foam underlay crushed and broke away, and the steel bumper was smashed. however, the frontal impact airbags did not deploy. *nm

My wife had a front end collision on friday 5-6-05 with our 2004 jeep grand cherokee. the air bag failed to deploy. my wife sustained a head trauma injury.

On april 6, 2005 at aprox. 6:50 a.m. a car hit my jeep grand cherokee 2004 special edition in the front, rear left side and back side part of the car. upon impact, the air bags do not deployed. the driver hit with her chest the steering wheel. in addition, the driver seat belt do not hold her, so she impact the steering wheel. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle at 25-30 mph. upon impact, neither frontal air bags deployed. no injury was reported. dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.*ak

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal impact at 30 mph due to severe weather. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak

During a 50 mph rear end vehicle collision, the front air bags did not deploy. the front seat belt buckle unlocked. the vehicle was towed. please provided more information. *jb

The airbag system occupant restraint control module on my vehicle may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner inadvertent deployment.

Consumer's son was pulling into driveway when gas pedal got stuck. this caused him to spin out of control, knock down a fence, and then keep going, ending up chopping down a very large tree. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. driver and son sustained bumps on the heads , but there were no serious injuries. *ak

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 35 mph on a dirt road, the contact's vehicle was struck on the rear passenger side by another vehicle, spin out of control, and flipped onto the driver's side. the contact stated that the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the neck, head, and back and medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 19,000.