2008 Jeep Liberty air bags problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Jeep Liberty — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag light has been coming on and stays on. When I start my vehicle the airbag in the dash on passenger side sounds like it’s trying to escape. Scary. I have a service appointment for April 2, 2026, Thursday. They can’t get me in sooner. I understand the recall doesn’t apply. I’m stating that it…”
filed Mar 31, 2026
“Steering wheel air bag went off on its own. Started the car and pop. Door locks won’t work on drivers door when unlocking with key fob”
filed Aug 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 169 | 44% |
| 2011 Liberty | 34 | 19% |
| 2010 Liberty | 15 | 8% |
| 2009 Liberty | 12 | 11% |
| 2007 Liberty | 24 | 3% |
| 2006 Liberty | 31 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 Liberty | 39 | 4% |
| 2003 Liberty | 390 | 29% |
| 2002 Liberty | 546 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Liberty
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.