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2019 Jeep Cherokee Airbags Problems

30 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

30
Complaints
1
Recalls
16
Crashes
Jan 2022Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #19V449000

AIR BAGS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.

Owner Complaints (30)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2026

Was in an accident due to hitting ice hit a guard rail going 60 MPH on the highway totaled the vehicle but not one air bag deployed.

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NHTSA #: 11712440
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
CrashFiled: May 2025

Airbags didn't deploy when I was hit by another driver whose speed was greater than 35mph n the other driver didn't break or slow down when hitting me on the driver n left passenger doors. I requested for my insurance company to preserve the vehicle for inspection but I don't know how long they can hold it because it was determined a TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA #: 11663289
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2024

Took car to Dealership due to air bag warning light illuminating on car but no collision. Dealer stated the car onboard module which controls the air bag deployment system was defective and possible would not have worked in an accident.

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NHTSA #: 11617405
criticalAIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Jun 2024

The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after accelerating at 10 MPH from a stop sign, another oncoming vehicle ran the stop sign causing a T-bone collision. The contact's vehicle had front cosmetic damages.

NHTSA #: 11596122
criticalAIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Mar 2024

Was involved in a t-boned accident where the front end of my jeep stuck a vehicle in the side. The collision sensor did not activate nor did the air bags deploy. The other vehicle involved had airbags that deployed.

NHTSA #: 11579894
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2023

Hard impact to front of car during an accident, car was totaled by insurance, air bag did not deploy on drivers side. No issues with the car or warning lights on before the accident. No indication the air bag was not working properly.

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NHTSA #: 11529012
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2022

I was driving under the speed limit at night after work and a bull Elk piped out running at fun speed. I barely had a chance to put my foot on the break. I had to a head on collision.

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NHTSA #: 11480924
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 - 60 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy upon impact.

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NHTSA #: 11464363
criticalAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Apr 2022

Vehicle is a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with approx. 23k miles as of 4/28. A NH state inspection failed on 4/28/22 at 3 PM due to front rotors being "very delaminated and pitted" and front brake pads wearing unevenly as a result of the rotor delamination.

NHTSA #: 11462777
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2022

On Monday January 24, 2022 I was hit by a pickup truck and my steering wheel airbag did not deploy or inflate hardly at all. From inside and around that airbag it was what looked like smoke and it burned my coat and parts of my body. I also hit my nose and face on the steering wheel.

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NHTSA #: 11449391
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2022

I was recently involved in a car accident in the beginning of December. A truck pulled out in front of me when I was going 50 MPH and I hit him in the side and it caused a significant amount of damage to the my vehicle. The other persons insurance company totaled my vehicle because of the amount of damage.

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NHTSA #: 11447447
criticalAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Dec 2020

Coming up on red light I attempted to brake and slow down. Pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not slow. Airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA #: 11383938
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

Recently purchased 2019 jeep cherokee latitude fwd airbags failed to open after t-boned cussing significant injuries. Traveling the speed limit when hit by auto running the red light.

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NHTSA #: 11269758
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2019

Car was totaled other driver was a dui front passenger lower air bag did not deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11252670
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2019

Takata recall I had witnessed my air bags not deploy, when I was just involved in a car accident. Because I had unintended acceleration which caused me to not be able to stop and we were hit on the side and our side air bags did not deploy on our right side.

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NHTSA #: 11209972
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag was visible on the steering wheel.

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NHTSA #: 11659793
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2021

Air bag service light intermittently comes on. Random occurrences however light will remain illuminated, clear after a period of time the car is off. Days later light may come on or weeks.

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NHTSA #: 11426900
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2020

The air bag light comes on an d will not go off. The light say service air bag. Have taken it to a dealership to check the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11342699
mediumAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2020

Air bag on passenger side near bottom of dash is falling out. Was parked in my driveway with 11345 miles onit dutch miller said it was not under warranty and wanted 800.00 to repair it made me pay 122.99 just for looking at it.

NHTSA #: 11339841
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Dec 2019

On december 6, 2019, during a return trip from louisiana to texas, the airbag warning light on the dashboard turned on and off two times over a seven hour period while driving on a highway. On december 19, 2019, the airbag warning light turned on as I was leaving the house. It stayed on for approximately 2 minutes and then went back off.

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NHTSA #: 11290052
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v449000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11243939
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v449000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. Bill volz westchester chrysler jeep (2293 crompond rd, cortlandt, ny 10567) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11243700
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jul 2019

Air bag light coming on intermittently. And a message on the screen that the air bag system needs repair. I called one dealer and they could not even give me a day to bring it in.

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NHTSA #: 11231737
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep cherokee. While driving, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined.

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NHTSA #: 11205699
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2025

Airbags did not deploy during MVA to passenger side front door that resulted in totaling of the vehicle

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NHTSA #: 11703050
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2025

Airbag system maintence light came on

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NHTSA #: 11681583
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2023

I know there is a recall for the air bags and my air bag light came on and said service airbag’s system. I read y’all’s article that says keep a watch on my dash board and this is a safety concern and very dangerous if I wreck or someone wrecks into me and my airbags don’t go off.

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NHTSA #: 11546565
lowAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Apr 2022

Went through a creek water came over my hood and then my stop/start sensor and seat belt dinger won't shut off

NHTSA #: 11461865
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

We were side swiped on driver's side of my vehicle really bad, drivers door, window and the back door, will not open or close. The airbag did not dispense. Luckily, we were all wearing our seatbelt and no one was hurt.

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NHTSA #: 11270301
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2019

Takata recall 2019 jeep cherokee latitude airbag light is on

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NHTSA #: 11255574

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