JeepGrand Cherokee1999
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Frontal Problems

21
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 21 stored complaint records:

  • 14 indicate a crash
  • 9 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 19, 2009 · 181,000 miles

    Frontal

    Driving home early morning during a snowstorm, a snowplow went through a stop sign and my vehicle hit him dead center totaling my vehicle. Even though this was a frontal collision neither the driver's or passenger's air bags deployed resulting in injury to the driver. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10310724

  • January 8, 2009 · 72,000 miles

    Frontal

    Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While making a left turn the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the steering wheel clock spring was replaced. The failure mileage was 72,000. The current mileage was 102,169.

    ODI 10289373

  • October 16, 2008

    Frontal · Interior Lighting

    I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 170,000 miles. Recently, the airbag warning light will ding and light-up. The light will then turn off after a few seconds and then may relight again. This problem has been occurring for the past few weeks. I have not yet tried to correct the failure because the problem may not happen for a few days and then start again. *tr

    ODI 10255108

  • October 1, 2008 · 88,000 miles

    Frontal

    FAILURE OF AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING. *TR

    ODI 10261899

  • February 1, 2008 · 150,000 miles

    Frontal

    Nothing leading up tp this issue... About 150000 miles on it when it started. Airbag light and alarm go on and off randomly ( 1-2 times per minute) while driving. Dealer says replace entire airbag for more than $2000. Are they kidding? *tr

    ODI 10293740

  • October 1, 2007

    Air Bags · Frontal

    I and numerous others it seems (see http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/t92ek7li3qqu98eco ) own jeep grand cherokees with comparable mileage at over 100,000 (my vehicle is at 134,000 miles), which are experiencing a mechanical problem involving the airbag light which comes on constantly when the engine is running in conjunction with a "chime" sound. With the widespread occurrence of this problem,…

    ODI 10221823

  • May 1, 2004

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10092190

  • April 20, 2004 · 60,000 miles

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10217429

  • June 9, 2003

    Frontal

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

    ODI 10026224

  • March 10, 2003

    Frontal

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

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10011273

  • February 28, 2003 · 49,000 miles

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10010460

  • August 14, 2002

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported

    ODI 766200

  • May 15, 2002

    Frontal

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

    Crash reported

    ODI 8014105

  • October 26, 2001

    Frontal

    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

    ODI 566452

  • September 22, 2001

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported

    ODI 752574

  • February 25, 2001

    Frontal · Linkages

    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

    Crash reported

    ODI 881624

  • September 26, 2000

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    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

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 733309

  • June 15, 2000

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 758088

  • March 9, 2000

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported

    ODI 858265

  • October 13, 1999

    Frontal

    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

    Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 852730

  • 55,000 miles

    Frontal

    Vehicle was in a frontal collision while driving at 40 mph. None of the air bags deployed upon impact.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10026484