2,707 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 2001–2008), typically at around 89,000 miles. Reported consequences: 435 crashes, 14 fires, 434 injuries, 16 deaths.
2,016 owners in the United States reported problems with the transmission and drivetrain of this car to NHTSA (model years 2001–2008), typically at around 73,000 miles. Most often named: automatic transmission (22%). Reported consequences: 228 crashes, 22 fires, 99 injuries, 11 deaths.
1,461 owners in the United States reported problems with the suspension of this car to NHTSA (model years 2001–2008), typically at around 66,000 miles. Most often named: front (21%). Reported consequences: 86 crashes, 3 fires, 50 injuries, 3 deaths.
In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference.
The driver airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time.
On affected vehicles the passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. An inflator rupture during airbag deployment events could result in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupant(s).
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
出典:NHTSA(米国、パブリックドメイン)、カナダ運輸省(Open Government Licence – Canada)、DVSA(英国、Open Government Licence v3.0)、RappelConso および EU Safety Gate(フランス、Licence Ouverte 2.0)。