2007 Jeep Wrangler Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (29% of reports).
- 89air bags complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 7%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.
- Air bag: mentioned in 26 of 89 complaints (29%)
- Clock spring: mentioned in 10 of 89 complaints (11%)
- Faulty clockspring: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Wrangler | 3 | 1% | 32,500 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Wrangler | 10 | 1% | 1,965 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 6 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Wrangler | 13 | 1% | 23,500 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 26 | 8% | 18,175 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 77 | 17% | 62,500 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 73 | 15% | 40,587 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 71 | 11% | 62,749 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 72 | 11% | 58,306 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 128 | 15% | 63,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 145 | 30% | 78,000 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 158 | 23% | 63,500 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 104 | 28% | 64,000 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 309 | 35% | 71,000 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 89 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2005 Wrangler | 4 | 1% | 77,058 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 5 | 3% | 89,000 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 7 | 7% | 72,320 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 13 | 12% | 29,166 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 20 | 12% | 55,000 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 16 | 6% | 52,575 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 22 | 10% | 65,950 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 46 | 17% | 55,500 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 46 | 11% | 99,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and making a quick turn, the traction control warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the braking system was replaced. Additionally, the air bag…
Vehicle Information: Make: Jeep Model: Wrangler Model Year: 2007 VIN: [XXX] Safety Recall Information: NHTSA Campaign ID: 16V-290 Manufacturer Recall Number: S33 Component: Airbag / Clock Spring This recall was previously performed by a dealership in February 2021; however, the vehicle is now…
I have 5 recalls but have been told by the dealer that because my vehicle is a re-constructed title that recalls cannot be done. Is this true?
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Jeep Wranglers have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about air bags for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler (16% of the 558 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 26 of 89 complaints, followed by “clock spring” (10).
Other 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems
See all 2007 Jeep Wrangler problems or air bags problems across all Wrangler years.