Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 across 3 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (140). The words owners use most often: “clock spring” (36% of reports).
- 206air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $710typical repair cost reported by owners
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Clock spring: mentioned in 74 of 206 complaints (36%)
- Caused faulty clockspring: mentioned in 42 of 206 complaints (20%)
- Malfunctioning interfering: mentioned in 41 of 206 complaints (20%)
- Potential airbag lhd: mentioned in 36 of 206 complaints (17%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 at $710, and half of them between $630 and $770.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 187 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 206 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 47 | 28% | 67,400 |
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 140 | 23% | 77,266 |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 19 | 3% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2009
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Taka airbags, tipm fuse box. Completely disables the vehicle. They have known about and have been running this part in many chrysler dodge jeep vehicles since 1995.my car is a 2007. It reckon havock on the whole electrical system. The dealer milks all of your 260 somthing sensors before replacing…
Jeep tipm failure numerous times. Headlights stop working completely, airbags reportedly non working, winshield wipers work when they want to, horn blows on its own. Door locks cycle on their own. Engine wont shut off with the key unless unhooking the battery.
Tipm- door locks shorted out, fuel pump quits stranding the vehicle on the street, will not restart without pulling and resetting the iod fuse, causes airbag light to flash fault, rear wiper quits. This makes the vehicle unsafe or unable to be used. Vehicle was bought new and wouldn't think much…
Complaints involving airbags- i was in an accident hitting a tree, two cars and rolling over and no airbags inflated.
Takata recall - it has almost been a year since the takata recall was announced. In that time, i have been notified by jeep once. As it appears that the wrangler is the only vehicle in their line that is affected, i do not understand why this has not been addressed. I have a 2007 wrangler and live…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4s have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 206 owner complaints about air bags for the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
Owners report a typical cost of $710 (half paid between $630 and $770), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
The most frequent phrase is “clock spring”, in 74 of 206 complaints, followed by “caused faulty clockspring” (42).
Other Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (378)
- Electrical System problems (223)
- Steering problems (200)
- Suspension problems (178)
See all Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems.