AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH LIT. DEALER SAYS OCR UNIT FAULTY AND NOT UNDER WARRANTY. $521 TO REPAIR.
2012 jeep Liberty airbags problems
severe 125 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
125
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. STARTED AT AROUND 40000 MILES. DEALER TOLD ME IT'S 500 TO REPLACE THE ECU FOR IT. NO WARRANTY COVERAGE AND CHRYSLER WON'T HELP. I FIND THIS REALLY DISTURBING SINCE IT'S A SAFETY ITEM. I HAD A 2004 MAZDA 3 WITH OVER 200,000 MILES AND NO AIRBAG ECU PROBLEMS.
Horn stopped working. Tested actual horn another way and it operates properly but when driving it does not work Someone mentioned it could be the clock spring. Is this covered under warranty or other reports of this malfunctioning for a recall?
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V640000 (SEATS, AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (WHITTEN BROTHERS OF RICHMOND, 10701 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235) WAS CONTACTED AND C…
NEED ORC MODULE REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL T56. RAN MY VIN NUMBER AND IT STATES THERE IS A RECALL AND PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THERE IS NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR MY JEEP AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2018. WHY IS NHTSA STATING THERE IS A PART AVAILABLE? I WAS TOLD WITH THIS RECALL THERE IS 14 DIFFERENT PARTS AND MY PART CSKDT562AA WAS NOT AVAILABLE.SO AM I GOING TO…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 jeep Liberty?
It's a meaningful issue. 125 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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