2001 Jeep Wrangler airbags problems

Filed Apr 21, 2024 · Airbags · NV

The airbag clock spring has failed causing an airbag light and shut down of airbag system. The part, Airbag clock spring with speed control has been discontinued by Jeep and nobody makes the 2001-2002 clock springs aftermarket.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Airbags · 56,468 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville chrysler dodge jeep ram arlington (9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225) where it was diagnosed that the passenger air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, years later the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,468.

Filed Dec 20, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 139,000 miles · SC

Tl-contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler--- spoke with chrysler --- chrsyler stated no recalls on vehicle---horn in vehicle does not work at all and airbag light is on... Contact was given number to jeep regarding air bag light....0 recalls associated with this VIN

Filed May 25, 2012 · Airbags · CT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving over water, the vehicle hydroplaned and caused the contact to crash into a tree. The frame was severely fractured and the vehicle was crumpled as a result of the severe impact. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a severe concussion at the level two degree. The police arrived on scene to assist and stated that due to the severity and force of the impact, the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility who also stated that the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the hydroplaning failure or the air bags failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were unknown.

Filed May 10, 2011 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH

2001 jeep wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to rusted and cracked frame. *tgw consumer sent additional letter *tgw the consumer also stated the horn and cruise control hasn't worked in years and the air bag light has also been on for years.

Filed May 14, 2009 · Airbags · 67,000 miles · TX

Air bag suddenly was disabled due to clockspring failure.

Filed Jul 17, 2007 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that his vehicle was involved in a frontal rollover crash while driving 45 MPH. The air bags failed to deploy. The rear seat was thrown from the vehicle. Ford stated that the air bags should not have deployed because it was a rollover crash. The driver sustained a concussion. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 48,700 miles · NH

Refer to odi id number : 10185714; airbag warning light now stays on constantly; horn no longer works; dealership where pruchased notified; service scheduled; appears to be common problem with the air bags frontal sensor/control module where water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module could lead to corrosion ,and such corrosion can lead to illumination of the air bag warning light or could allow inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Airbags · 48,400 miles · NH

2001 jeep wrangler se . Air bags warning light failure. Intermittent illumination of the air bag warning light occurred when vehicle was operating in reverse gear.when operating the vehicle in reverse gear , 5-sp manual transmission , the airbag warning light illuminates, after going forward a short distance, warning light went out. It has occurred 3 times over 3 day period. Airbag has not deployed; no corrective action has been performed; dealership has not been notified.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Airbags · 40,020 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a crash and the driver side air bag failed to deploy. Upon exiting a blind curve at 40 MPH, in normal weather conditions, the contact was blinded by headlights from another vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and hit a telephone pole head on. The driver was wearing a seat belt, however suffered a laceration to the face that required stitches. The police filed a report at the scene. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and will be repaired.