10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,775 miles

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problem #9

Dec 152018

Liberty

  • 105,000 miles
Out of the blue while driving the airbag light illuminated - I took it in to have it reset - it worked for a bit then came back on: The mechanic advices that the sensor likely went bad and needs to be replaced.

- Salem, MA, USA

problem #8

Jan 182018

Liberty

  • 45,000 miles
Air bag cover is very sticky and feels like it stays this way no matter how much I wipe it down.

- Springhill, FL, USA

problem #7

Oct 032017

Liberty

  • 184,000 miles
Jeep Liberty air bag recall. My air bag alert in dash on my 2009 Jeep Liberty came on yesterday. I learned there is a Jeep air bag recall and need information on where to take it to get it repaired before I have a crash is it deploys.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #6

Apr 192017

Liberty

  • 120,000 miles
The airbag warning light and audible alert are on continuously when the vehicle is running and in motion. When the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, a scan of the system was performed and the indication is that the airbag spring and airbag have malfunctioned.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #5

Jun 232016

Liberty

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. After getting the vehicle serviced, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The mechanic stated that the driver side air bag was failing. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.

- Derwick, ME, USA

problem #4

Jan 082016

Liberty

  • 150,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while turning on the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the vehicles instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, where it was diagnosed that the drivers side air bag failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #3

Mar 012014

Liberty

  • 30,000 miles
Variable times, variable speeds, when occupant in front passenger seat, the air-bag warning light on the dash illuminates. Cause unknown. Implications unknown.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 112014

Liberty

  • 78,863 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated the side air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 78,863.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 042013

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 42,116 miles
Head on accident, left side of both vehicles. Vehicle 1 was totaled - no airbag deployment.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA