Jeep Liberty Under Investigation for Possible Airbag Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
The probe comes after NHTSA received complaints that airbag control computers in some Jeep Liberty SUVs can fail, preventing the airbag from operating properly in a crash. The investigation covers about 105,000 vehicles from the 2012 model year.
The government agency has received 44 complaints about the issue, involving a computer that detects crashes and controls airbag deployment. No related injuries have been reported.
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The American automaker says it is cooperating with the probe and that the only safety device affected is a headrest that moves to prevent injuries if a crash occurs.
According to the reports sent to NHTSA, some owners say an airbag warning light came on. In some instances, the problem was resolved by replacing the computer, while other owners kept driving their SUVs with the light on. One complaint had the owner having to pay for the replacement computer, while others report the repair costing $375 to more than $500.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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