1999 Jeep Cherokee air bags problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the instrument gauges failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was…”
filed Aug 1, 2023
“The airbag light is on all the time and the horn does not work. Failed clock spring. Mileage 123,000. 1999 Jeep Classic. No cruise control.”
filed Sep 18, 2021
“1999 jeep cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer were not able to find the parts necessary to repair the vehicle due to the vehicle's age. The vehicle was included in the recall.*js”
filed Aug 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 00V105000 · Apr 11, 2000
Air Bags problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 42 | 3% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 26 | 2% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 30 | 2% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 41 | 2% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 48 | 2% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 21 | 9% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 26 | 7% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 52 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.