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2014 Jeep Cherokee Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 48 airbag complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of its 2,646 total complaints. These reports include 17 crashes and 16 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 33,000, and a related recall (15V041000) covers unintended airbag deployment.

Airbags complaints
48
2% of 2,646
Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed collisions, including impacts around 25 to 60 mph.
  • Several drivers describe side or driver-side airbags not deploying even when other airbags in the vehicle did fire.
  • Some complaints describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes that also involved loss of vehicle control or a stall before impact.
  • A few owners report airbag warning lights illuminating after a crash where airbags did not deploy, raising questions about the sensor or module.
  • One complaint links non-deployment to a vehicle that had rolled into water with multiple impact points, with no airbags firing.

When 2014 Jeep Cherokee airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2014, latest Mar 17, 2026.

2014 Jeep Cherokee airbags complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2014May 2015Dec 2015Sep 2016May 2018Dec 2019May 2021May 2025
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Jun 2016 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee

  1. NHTSA 15V041000Jan 28, 2015Airbags230,290 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.

    Risk: If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.

Airbags complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 201448 (2%)
  3. 201541 (2%)
  4. 201631 (2%)
  5. 201726 (2%)
  6. 201816 (2%)
  7. 201942 (3%)
  8. 20207 (2%)
  9. 20218 (5%)
  10. 20223 (6%)
  11. 20231 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 48 airbag complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which is 2% of the 2,646 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. Recall 15V041000, reported January 28, 2015, covers unintended side curtain and seat airbag deployment; the remedy is a re-flash of the occupant restraint control module software.
Did the 2014 Jeep Cherokee airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes, the 48 airbag complaints include 17 crashes and 16 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 33,000 at the time of the reported airbag failure.
Do airbag complaints affect other Jeep Cherokee model years?
Yes. NHTSA shows airbag complaints across multiple years, including 41 in 2015, 31 in 2016, 26 in 2017, and 42 in 2019.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.