2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4x4 RHD: airbag warning light

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · CA

On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

Filed Feb 10, 2012 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · WI

I was told by the jeep mechanic I have to replace the clock spring, I had this replaced already at about 40,000 miles. I noticed there is a recall, mine isn't on that list and I feel it should be. I have no horn and airbag light is on all the time.

Filed Jan 30, 2012 · Airbags · 49,690 miles · GA

The air bag light comes on intermittently while driving. Had it checked last year 1/14/11, the dealersship inspected and found code for clock spring, replaced clock spring and cleared codes and system was operating properly at the time. The dearlership charged 364.48. Now it is one year later and the airbag light is back on. It goes on and off the whole time whlie you are diving. I think this should me looked into because if the airbags goes off while your diving, it could cause you to have a crash or injury or death to you or someone else in another vehicle.

Filed Jan 22, 2012 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · NY

A broken clockspring LED to an airbag light illumination as well as failure in the esp and bas systems.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · MO

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

Filed Aug 20, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 72,000 miles · AL

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.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Airbags · GA

Airbag light turns on. Air bag won't deploy if the light is on. The clockspring is bad.

Filed Jun 17, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 38,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jun 17, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 69,000 miles · TN

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. The federal safety agency and/or jeep should have a recall.

Filed Jun 17, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 97,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Airbags · 46,723 miles · PA

2008 jeep wrangler x right hand drive- air bag warning light is on, which means air bag is not functioning. Warranty expired, since I use it to deliver the mail. And extended warranty was not available.

Filed Mar 25, 2011 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · FL

Airbag light going on and off, now mostly stays on. My mechanic ran diagnostics and has three or four very pricey possible solutions; he is referring me to dealer who charges $89.99 just to hook up to their computer. Finding a lot of the same complaints from 2008 jeep wrangler rhd owners.