2006 Jeep Liberty air bags problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Jeep Liberty — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Two of my sons were involved in a rollover accident. Thankfully, they are ok with minor injuries and bruising. However, none of the airbags deployed.”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated upon crashing into the vehicle before her, the air bags exploded and propelled burning chemicals. The contact sustained burns on her chest, breast, her right leg, and on her left hand. The contact was transported to the hospital by emergency…”
filed Dec 30, 2022
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% |
| 2008 Liberty | 43 | 8% |
| 2007 Liberty | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 Liberty | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 Liberty | 39 | 4% |
| 2003 Liberty | 390 | 29% |
| 2002 Liberty | 546 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.