Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Jeep Liberty owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 55 MPH uphill, there was a loss of power and vehicle control. When the brake pedal was depressed, the suspension failed to function and the rear of the vehicle swayed excessively. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The contact stated that the front driver's side bumper, headlight, and rear quarter panel were damaged. None of the air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed; however, a highway patrol agent inspected the vehicle. The insurance company was notified. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign number: 18V278000 (suspension). Autostar Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of waynesville (280 hyatt creek rd, waynesville, nc 28786, [phone]) was contacted. The insurance company had not yet inspected the vehicle. The cause of the failure had not been determined. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 45 MPH attempting to merge off the highway, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle at a high rate of speed. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained back injuries, whiplash, and other unknown injuries. The passenger sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants required medical attention. Upon exiting the vehicle, a fire erupted and the vehicle was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. Years after the failure occurred, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available. ...updated 10/20/15
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving at highway speeds, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The front driver and passenger air bags deployed with force. A cloudy, smoke residue emitted inside the vehicle, which burned the front passenger side air bag. A police report was filed. The contact sustained pain to the shoulders, left ankle, and arm. The front passenger sustained neck and back pains. Both occupants received medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,260.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving 25 MPH in a school lane, another driver pulled out and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered whiplash and a minor concussion, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle home and then had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the front lower control arms needed to be replaced and an alignment was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving 45 MPH, the contact crashed into the door and corner panel of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact called a local dealer (sahara motors inc, 597 n highway 6 delta, ut 84624, [phone]) and was referred to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 233,002.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 55 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and caused the vehicle to fishtail into the opposite direction. The contact's vehicle crossed over two lanes and came to a stop in the correct direction. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact. A police report was filed. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 4/15/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was vandalized, which caused the vehicle to have required repairs. The insurance company covered the dealer replacing the ignition switch, wiring, instrument panel, and the 4 wheel drive function, reprogrammed the master key, along with additional repairs. Months later, the service stability traction control warning lamp flashed and then remained lit. The contact also heard an abnormal noise while traveling over 40 MPH each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced, but the part was on backorder. The contact also checked with a second dealer who also indicated that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact continued to experience the failure while waiting for the part. …
The warning light about air bags is lit-indicating that the air bags are not working. The dealership tried many remedies including a new passenger seat, and another used part. These repairs did not fix the problem because the parts needed to be "VIN specific." I was finally told that the only remedy is a sprag and pad restraint, and that there are only five available in the united states. After waiting for the part to come in, the dealer informed me that the part was no longer available. The part is not manufactured any longer. I called Chrysler customer care. They gave my dealer another parts source, but the part was not available there either. I now have a car without functioning airbags. I am not sure if this affects only the passenger airbags or all airbags. I am afraid to drive the car at this point.
I was driving on the interstate and several warning lights appeared on the dash board. I took the vehicle to the local repair shop and found out that the airbag clockspring was no longer operational. In addition, the anti lock brake feature, cruise control, and airbag are no longer operational. I have been looking for this part for quite some time and it is not available in most cases. The original cost for the clockspring ranged from $80 to $130 depending on the dealer. I have been able to find one clockspring and the dealer wanted $650 for the part plus installation, and he only had one available.
Airbag complaints in other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Jeep Liberty, 3% of the model year's 703 complaints. The component named most often is side/window (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Jeep Liberty airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2007 Jeep Liberty, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Jeep Liberty airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 2 fires and 9 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.