2008 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,255 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 18 involved a crash and 34 involved a fire. 7 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V290000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes NHTSA recall 11V-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is M31.
Campaign 13V176000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalNov 2, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY.
A BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REMEDY THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. CHRYSLER WILL MAIL TO OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION DURING MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V528000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJun 3, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 10V236000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionNov 5, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH JULY 2008, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM.
FLUID COULD BOIL OVER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A "HOTOIL" MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND A CHIME INDICATING AN ELEVATED TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Campaign 09V436000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesJul 9, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 308 AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES, P/N 82209758, SOLD DURING 2007 AND 2008 CALENDAR YEAR WHICH ARE USED TO TOW MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.
THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATING FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WHO COULD HAVE PURCHASED A RECALLED TOW BAR AND WILL REPLACE THE TOW BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 09E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.
PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V202000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Oct 13, 2011
WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL, AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, Oct 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE AIR BAG WARNING CHIME NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE SEAT HAD TO BE RECALIBRATED OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,300.
Air bags, Sep 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,500.
Air bags, Sep 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. IN ADDITION, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,477.
Air bags, Sep 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE AIR BAG MODULE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Air bags, Sep 4, 2011
AIRBAG IS DISABLED INTERMITTENTLY MOST FREQUENTLY AFTER STRAIGHTENING THE STEERING WHEEL FOLLOWING A TURN. *TR
Air bags, Aug 29, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4RHD. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. NINE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER WHO ORDERED THE PART AND UPON AVAILABILITY THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THERE WAS NO RELATED RECALLS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 09/28/11*LJ UPDATED 2/28/12 *CN
Electrical system, Air bags, Equipment, Aug 20, 2011
2008 RHD JEEP WRANGLER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON MEANING AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS. CLOCK SPRING/CORROSION ISSUE CAUSING HORN NOT TO WORK WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY MAIL CARRIERS ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLE WILL NOT ALWAYS START. THIS WHOLE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED AS IT HAS MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE MOTOR WENT OUT ON MINE AT 52,000 MILES. THE WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR 36,000 MILES. THE MOTOR WAS REBUILT BY A JEEP DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT HAD A SPUN BEARING. THE AIR BLOWER CONTROLLER ALSO DOES NOT WORK HALF OF THE TIME. THESE RHD JEEPS ARE ALL LEMONS AND POSE SAFETY HAZARDS TO MAIL CARRIERS WHO SPEND MOST OF THEIR DAY OUT ON THE ROAD. THE HORN ISSUE IS A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC AS YOU CANNOT WARN AN UNSUSPECTING DRIVER OR PEDESTRIAN OF YOUR PROCESS. THE AIRBAG ISSUE IS A THREAT TO THE DRIVER. YOU SPEND $25,000 ON A VEHICLE, YOU EXPECT BETTER. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 18, 2011
I OWN A JEEP TOUR COMPANY AND THIS IS THE THIRD CLOCKSPRING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN TWO DIFFERENT JEEPS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 5MPH OR UNDER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER CHECK IT OUT I WAS ADVISED IT WAS A CLOCKSPRING ISSUE. I REPLACED THIS ONE ON MY OWN. THEY CHARGE $1450 JUST TO CHECK WHAT PART, THEN $280 FOR THE PART. THIS HAS BEEN DONE AT TTO SEPERATE LOCAL DEALER SHIPS. I HAVE SAVED TWO CLOCKSPRINGS, ONE DONE FROM A 2007 JEEP AND ONE FROM THIS 2008.
Power train, Air bags, Equipment, Jul 31, 2011
I HAVE A 2008 JEEP RIGHT HAND DRIVE WRANGLER THAT I USE ON MY MAIL ROUTE. I BOUGHT IN 2010, SO FAR I CONSIDER IT TO BE A LEMON, I HAVE HAD TROUBLE STARTING IT AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE COOLING LINES TO THE TRANSMISION FIXED AND NOW MY AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON,. *TR
Air bags, Jul 29, 2011
CLOCKSPRING IN STEERING COLUMN IS OF POOR DESIGN, LESS THAN 50 THOUSAND MILES ON VEHICLE. AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY GOING ON AND OFF WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. AIRBAGS MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT DEPENDING ON IF YOU ARE GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL PEOLE COME IN WITH SAME ISSUE AND THET THE CLOCKSPRING CONTROLS THE AIRBAGS BUT THEY ARE UNWILING TO COVER IT AS WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO PAY THE 500 DOLLARS TO GET THE PART REPLACED AND HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE JUST GOING TO RISK IT? *TR
Air bags, Jul 27, 2011
CLOCK SPRING ISSUE, COMPUTER RECALL, BRAKE RECALL, TRANS. COOLER LINE RECALL, FUEL TANK RECALL (TANK REPLACED THREE TIMES). ENGINE SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT AT 30,000 MILES DUE TO POOR QUALITY OF MANUFACTURER. *TR
Air bags, Jul 26, 2011
THE "AIRBAG-WARNING-LIGHT" IN THE DASHBOARD OF MY JEEP WRANGLER X COMES ON AND STAYS ON, INCLUDING MAKING THE "PEEPING WARNING SOUND" EVER SO OFTEN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED IT AS THE "CLOCK-SPRING" IN THE STEERING WHEEL (AN APPROX. $400+ REPAIR). THIS IS NOT ONLY AN EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE REPAIR, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND CONCERN, ESPECIALLY FOR A JUST OVER 3 YEAR YOUNG CAR, JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. THE AIRBAG(S) WILL NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT AS LONG AS THE "AIRBAG-WARNING-LIGHT" IN THE DASHBOARD IS ON. I HAVE READ THAT A LOT OF JEEP OWNERS, AS WELL AS OTHERS, ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL, SINCE THE CLOCK-SPRING SHOULD NOT BE DEFECTIVE AFTER JUST 3 YEARS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A FAULTY PART, WHICH SHOULD BE REPLACED AT MANUFACTURES EXPENSE.
Air bags, Equipment, Jul 25, 2011
2008 JEEP WRANGLER RHD POSTAL VEHICLES USED BY RURAL CARRIERS FOR USPS. THOSE OF US WHO PURCHASED THE VEHICLES ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH AIRBAG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT AND NO HORN USE OR INTERMITTENT USAGE. ONE ITEM OF INTEREST POSSIBLE CAUSE IS THE SPRINGCLOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS COMPONENT THAT OPERATES BOTH HORN AND AIR BAG CIRCUITS. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN A PROBLEM IN YEARS PAST WITH JEEP. CONCERNED WITH A DEPLOYMENT OF FAULTY AIR BAG ISSUE MOSTLY, TRYING TO GET MY VEHICLE IN FOR A COMPLETE INVESTIGATION. TECHNICIANS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WHEN THEY ARE IN. FORUMS AT RURALINFO.NET CONFIRM OTHERS ARE HAVING THESE SAME ISSUES. MY VEHICLE HAS 50K MILES WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED. *TR
Air bags, Jul 23, 2011
HORN STOPPED WORKING AND AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. I KNEW I WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION SO I BROUGHT IT TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY DISCOVERED CLOCK SPRING MODULE DEFECTIVE AND $400.00 TO REPAIR. THESE ARE TWO NOT ONE SIMULTANEOUS SAFETY FAILURES (HORN AND AIRBAG) RESULTING FROM DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING.
Air bags, Jul 21, 2011
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE STAYS ON, AND WILL NOT GO OFF.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Air bags, Jul 14, 2011
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON OCCASIONALLY MAKING A WARNING BELL. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THE AIRBAG IS FUNCTIONAL. HAD IT TO THE DEALER ONCE BUT SINCE I WORK IN THIS VEHICLE I COULD NOT LEAVE IT SO THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE IF IT IS THE CLOCKSPRING OR AN AIRBAG MODULE. THE FUEL INLET ALSO SPEWS GAS WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE FUEL ISSUE, BUT I HAVE HAD PARTS ON ORDER FOR EIGHT MONTHS AND THEY ARE STILL ON BACKORDER.
Air bags, Jul 14, 2011
AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON. AIR BAG WON'T DEPLOY IF THE LIGHT IS ON. THE CLOCKSPRING IS BAD. *TR
Air bags, Electrical system, Jun 30, 2011
1. THE HORN AND POSSIBLY THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING. 2. WE NOW HAVE TO PURCHASE $300 IN PARTS BECAUSE THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 17, 2011
CLOCKSPRING WENT OUT ON THIS JEEP AT ABOUT 38,000 MILES AND 69,000 MILES, CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON, RENDERING THE AIRBAGS INOPERABLE. HAD CLOCKSPRING REPLACED BOTH TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. JEEP NOW HAS ABOUT 97,000 MILES ON IT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. WE HAVE ANOTHER BAD CLOCKSPRING. JEEP HAS HAD A RECALL ON THE CLOCKSPRING FOR PREVIOUS MODELS. SINCE JEEP HAS RECALLED PREVIOUS MODELS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, AND JUDGING BY THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CLOCKSPRING I HAVE READ ON OTHER WEB SITES, YOU WOULD THINK JEEP WOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND RECALL IT AND FIX IT PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER CARS WITH WELL OVER 100,000 MILES ON THEM AND NEVER HAD A CLOCKSPRING GO OUT BEFORE. I PRESENTLY HAVE TWO SUBARUS EACH WITH ALMOST 300,000 MILES ON THEM WITH NO CLOCKSPRING PROBLEM. JEEP IS SUPPOSED TO BE A RUGGED VEHICLE, BUT SO FAR I HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN IT AND CONSIDER IT NO MORE RUGGED THAN A PLASTIC TOY VERSION. THIS IS NOT JUST A NUISANCE, BUT A REAL SAFETY PROBLEM IF THE JEEP WERE IN A COLLISION WHEN THE AIRBAG WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A BAD CLOCKSPRING. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 17, 2011
HAD CLOCKSPRING REPLACED AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS COMING ON. JEEP NOW HAS ABOUT 69,000 MILES ON IT AND THE CLOCKSPRING WENT BAD AGAIN. HAD IT REPLACED AGAIN TO FIX THE AIRBAG LIGHT PROBLEM. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON OCCURANCE ON THIS VEHICLE AND COULD EASILY CAUSE DEATH IN A COLLISION IF THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPOY DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. NHTSA AND/OR JEEP SHOULD HAVE A RECALL. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 17, 2011
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED CLOCK SPRING. REPLACED IT. PROBLEM WAS ELIMINATED. I SEE THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS VEHICLE. JEEP SHOULD HAVE A RECALL AND FIX IT AT NO COST. ONLY HAD ABOUT 38,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD. *TR
Air bags, Jun 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THREE TIMES OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EACH TIME WHERE THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOW REFUSING TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,499 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 90,000. UPDATED 07/20/11*LJ UPDATED 08/01/11
Air bags, May 31, 2011
2008 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IT COMES ON AND GOES OFF PERIODICALLY. WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAD ISSUES AND SAW ALL OTHER RECENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Air bags, Apr 7, 2011
THE DRIVERS AIRBAG IN MY RHD 2008 JEEP WRANGLER HAS BEEN ON FOR THE LAST 7K MILES, TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID CLOCKSPRING, AFTER RESEARCHING THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS LATER MODEL JEEP WRANGLER. *TR