JeepGrand Cherokee2003
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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Bags Problems

234
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 234 stored complaint records:

  • 11 indicate a crash
  • 14 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

  • issue failure · 53 records
  • part recall · 39 records
  • recall issue · 32 records
  • recall notified · 26 records
  • part needed · 22 records
  • failure parts · 20 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi28
150–400k mi25
100–150k mi18
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 10, 2010 · 65,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v527000 (air bags) and 15v046000 (air bags). However, the parts needed to…

    ODI 10747601

  • August 6, 2010 · 100,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated nhtsa campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had experienced the failure. The air bag light was viable on the instrumental panel. The failure mileage was…

    ODI 10619431

  • January 25, 2010

    Air Bags

    2003 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to airbag system occupant restraint control module recall notice 12v527000. *smd the consumer never received any follow-up recall notice. He decided to have the repair done, at an independent repair facility. He is now seeking reimbursement. Updated 08/15/13

    ODI 10501781

  • November 15, 2009 · 90,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Airbag light goes on and off randomly while driving. Is the airbag working or not? Dealer couldn't confirm without a $1200 fee. *tr

    ODI 10296785

  • June 13, 2009 · 72,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph on a dirt covered road, the engine began to rev excessively followed by unintended acceleration. The vehicle failed to slow down and struck a metal pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was transported to the hospital and sustained moderate injuries to the neck and back. The police were called to the scene and filed a report.…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10274588

  • March 10, 2009 · 90,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the driver's side air bag deployed unexpectedly followed by the passenger side air bag two seconds later. There was no impact, crash, bumps on the road, or sudden braking to cause the failure. The contact shifted into park and exited the vehicle. She expected the frontal driver's side air bag to deploy, but it never did. She called the…

    ODI 10263037

  • April 6, 2005 · 30,000 miles

    Air Bags · Frontal

    I was the only person in my vehicle at the time of the accident. I was pulling a trailer & going up a bridge at approximately 50 mph when i lost control & hit the guardrail. My entire driver side and front end on the driver side was smashed. It bent my frame as well, however, the air bags never deployed. I called chrysler customer service # just to let them know that it happened, just so they would have a record of…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10116559

  • December 20, 2004 · 22,000 miles

    Air Bags · Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was at a bank drive through teller and had placed my vehicle into park to do my paperwork. When i finished i placed my foot on the break and placed the car into drive. The car took off like a rocket. I applied the breaks and the emergency break with very little or no effect. The car produced over 40 feet of skid then vaulted over a drainage ditch about 15 feet wide. It the impacted on the far side of the ditch…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10107691

  • October 22, 2001 · 10,000 miles

    Air Bags · Recliner

    While driving at 60 mph suddenly the driver seat and door air bags deployed. Consumer sustained injuries. *ak

    1 injury

    ODI 10111304