Air bag light stays on all the time.
2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4x4 airbags complaints
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On 10/16/2013 the airbag light came on a few times. By 10/21/2013 the light was continuously going on and off. When checking the manual, it was suggested that it be checked by a dealership. The morning of 10/22/2013, it was brought to the original purchasing dealership. On 10/24/2013, we were told that the drivers airbag was defective but that our extended purchased warranty expired at 60,000 and it would not be replaced unless we paid $600.00 to replace it. The airbags have never been tampered with nor has the vehicle ever been involved in an accident of any kind. They specifically state that it is defective.
Start up jeep started driving and airbag light comes on and off and buzzer.
Airbag light came on, with audio indicator. Noticed when turning steering wheel hard right or left, the light would go out. When returned to near straight, the light and chime would come on, indicating airbag problems. After conducting a quick internet search, it was found that a fault clockspring was the problem. This has been well documented safety issue on jeep wrangler vehicles. It is well documented with all years involved, including 2014. There is a safety recall for jeep vehicles with a right hand drive. This safety issue causes great concern that the airbag may not deploy when required, or it may deploy at any given time, causing an accident. Daimler chrysler has been contacted about this problem, but refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.
While driving down the street the air bag light came on. For a week or so it went off and on. Now it stays lit almost all of the time unless you turn right then it will go out, then come on as you drive straight or left.
Airbag warning light goes on and off repeatedly accompanied by a chime. When illuminated, horn will also not work. Indicates failed clockspring in steering column - a common occurrence on this series of wranglers. Rhd wranglers were recalled for the same problem.
August 29 2013, my airbag light turned on and chimed continuously on my way to work. Thinking this may have been a fluke, I drove it for another 24 hours to see if it would correct itself. Now, over 24 hours later, the problem continues to persist. The dealership in my area claimed to be backed up for the next week or two and did not give me reason as to why this might be happening. After searching the problem on both the tsb and open forums, I found that the cause is the clockspring in most jk's. I have also found that the warranty for the clockspring on the 2007 jk has been extended to 10 years/150,000miles. Also, the (2008-2012 right hand drives) have been accepted as having clockspring problems. I drive a 2008 jk along with many others that are having the same issue. This is a safety issue and may cause a non-deployed air bag when an air bag is neede. Please help resolve this issue. Thank you.
The airbag light has been illuminated for about a month now. While driving yesterday, I heard a noise in the steering wheel that was followed by a scraping sound when the steering wheel is moved.
"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. Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying."
The air bag light on the dash instrumental goes on and off at random.
My air bag light is now coming on and going of I see there is a recall on right hand drive jk,if same parts are used on left hand drive then common since dictates that both right and left handed should be equally recalled. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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."
Cruise control stopped working, horn stopped working, air bag light stays on and dings constantly. Dealership said there was no recall or warranty extension on the faulty clock spring.
Constant dinging and airbag light on. Took vehicle to dealership for diagnostic test. Diagnostics showed that a new clockspring was needed. This is a common, very expensive problem among 2008 jeep wranglers.
Around a month and a half ago, the airbag light has been coming on and off randomly in my jeep. After diagnosing the problem, I found out it was the clock spring failing. Whenever the airbag light is lit up on my dash, there is a strong possibility that the airbag will not go off if I get into an accident or that the airbag will randomly deploy as I am driving for no reason. I have discussed with jeep about getting this issue fixed but they refuse to do nothing about it. This is a huge safety issue that must be fixed.
In november of 2012, the airbag symbol appeared on the dash of my vehicle. I took it into the shop and the diagnostics test determined that it was a faulty clockspring. I have never been in an accident and the jeep is well maintained. The clockspring seemed to be defective.
While driving one day my airbag light came on,nothing happened to the vehicle to warrant this coming on. I took the jeep to my dealership and they told me it need a new clockspring. Upon researching this part I found that it has been recalled on 2007 wranglers and rhd wranglers, however mine has not been recalled yet despite several people online having the same issue. This is a serious safety issue that jeep is aware of and I believe they should replace this part with no charge.
My airbag warning light came on while driving which indicated that the airbag would not work in the event of a crash. Light continued to go on and off for several days at random. Dealer told me the clock spring was likely faulty and wanted nearly $1,000 to fix it. I read online forums where the right-hand drive jeeps had a recall on the clock spring for this very issue. Also read multiple forums with hundreds of complaints that the issue is prevalent on left hand drive jeeps. I removed my clock spring and tested it and found one circuit was shorting out due to wear on the ribbon wire where the ribbon contacts the plastic housing. This appears to be a faulty clock spring design and is very dangerous as it may prevent the airbag from deploying in a crash and the only repair/replacement option is to put a new clock spring back in that has the same design flaw as the original. I replaced my clock spring with a new oem unit but based on the historical data, the replacement clock spring is not likely to last or be reliable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 4x4. The contact was driving various speeds when the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was continuously illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v528000 (air bags:frontal) however the vehicle was ineligible for repairs under the recall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the clock spring would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.
While operating my 2008 jeep wrangler the airbag light illuminated on the dash with a notification noise every few minutes and has continued since. The dash light does not shut off at this time, stays illuminated and the notification noise approx every minute. After further research this is the same part number that has been recalled on the 2007 models as well as the 2008 right hand side.
2008 jeep jk's need to have a recall on there clock springs! I have just had to have mine replaced, and have read of many others who have or need to on-line. The warning light started flashing every minute or so with a tone, I feel others and myself should not have to or had to pay for our safety when it is the manufactures issue.
Air bag light stays on. Cruise control no longer works, horn doesn't work and air bags don't work. Dealership says it's a bad clock spring but it wasn't covered under my extended warranty. Had to buy and replace component myself. Should be recalled for faulty clock spring as many 07-08 jeep jk's are having this problem. It is unsafe to have no airbags and no horn.
While driving on the freeway, the windshield fluid sprays and the wipers go on at slow speed. Can't turn wipers or mister off and have to pull over with zero viability. Second time this happened, I lost acceleration pedal and jeep stalls and starts while all this is going on. Took keys out of ignition and disconnected negative batter but everything still on. Pulled fuses for wipers and fluid to stop that. Had to pop clutch to stall out the jeep. Very dangerous to have happen while in the carpool lane. Also to find out that the airbags don't work due to a bad clock spring.
2008 jeep wrangler with 20000 miles. Clock spring failed leaving me with a dinging every time I turn the steering wheel. 2007 wranglers have an extended warranty but 2008s do not. Sounds like jeep is admitting something is wrong but limiting their damage monetarily by limiting the affected years. Anything that has a chance that of making airbags not deploy, which I'm sure there is a law that says vehicles need airbags, not, have airbags that are made with parts that make the airbag not work after 20000 miles. What next? Seatbelts that unhook over a certain speed?
Air bag warning light on dash board started lighting up intermittently and chime going off about every 2 or 3 minutes. Checking with a mech. Found out it was clock spring in steering wheel. Pulled fuse to stop noise and light. Jeep said too bad, out of warranty.
My 2008 jeep wrangler airbag light turned on an wouldn't turn off. We took it to the local dealer and they just told us that they can't find anything wrong on the scan but the only way to turn off the sensor is to replace the airbag at $750.00. Really? Nothing wrong but it will cost $750.00 plus labor to turn off the sensor light? Does this mean the airbag works or not? Seems many are having this problem and is jeep waiting for an airbag not to deploy and have someone killed before the recall starts? Any advice is helpful!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 4x4. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated intermittently. In addition, whenever making a turn a chime would sound inside of the vehicle. The failure progressed and became a constant occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the driver's side air bag clock spring assembly. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number was 11v528000 (air bags: frontal); however the VIN was ineligible under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Air bag light illuminates for several seconds and then turns off. Continual issue and seems to be the same issue shown in the federal safety agency investigation pe11019. Related to faulty clock spring.
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.
The airbag light stays on which indicates that the airbag may not deploy. This is a safety issue big time!!!
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