No air bags deployed during collision. Jeep t-boned vehicle that pulled out from a stop sign. Other cars air bags completely deployed with impact. Frame damage occurred since the front pushed in hard enough to bend corner of driver door.
2015 Jeep Wrangler: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 481 complaints about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 24,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Air bags failed to deploy in high speed front end collision. There were two vehicles in involved in the collision. One crossed the center line and struck the jeep head on. Driver of the jeep was injured due to no air bag deployment. ... Updated 11/15/17 *bf and 11/16/17 *bf .. ..updated 12/11/17 *bf updated 11/16/2017*js
I was involved in a front end motor vehicle collision, with another motor vehicle incident, to wit the front driver side airbag never deployed appropriately. Where in which I received injury from the collision accident. As a result of the collision incidents, I further inquired with the dealership service departments maintenance personnel, and was informed, that the deployment contact switch located on the front of my 2015 jeep wrangler, was located in the front grill area, and not located in the front bumper area. Recently back in the fall of 2016, I received notice from fiat chrysler jeep corporation. That my 2016 jeep wranglers airbag deployment system had a recall issue. Which further stated, let airbag deployment systems ranging back to 2012 jeep wranglers, extending to 2017 jeep wranglers. Please be advised that as a result of my 2015 jeep wrangler collision which ended up in a total loss. I had to pursue another vehicle, hence my 2016 jeep wrangler, airbag deployment system recall notice. Further be advised, that when I had to shop again for another motor vehicle, to wit my 2016 jeep wrangler. I had asked the dealership sales person, if the airbag deployment system had ever changed from the 2015 jeep wranglers, to the 2016 jeep wranglers? Where in which I was informed that the same airbag deployment systems in the 2015 jeep wrangler's were the same in the 2016 jeep wranglers. Where, given the fact that motor vehicle airbag recalls by other manufacturing companies, are being called into question? It is my contention, that the 2015 jeep wrangler airbag appointment system then I had owned at the time of the collision, was defective as well. Please feel free to contact me anytime regarding this issue, or anything else related to this issue. Respectfully submitted
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest and hand injuries and whiplash, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact resumed driving and the vehicle shook violently with an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering damper and motor mount detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep wrangler. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt tensioner did not retract, which caused the contact's head to hit the windshield. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a head and back injury, which required medical attention. The vehicle was damaged, but not destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
Vehicle airbags failed to deploy in jeep wrangler during a motor vehicle collision with another vehicle that failed to yield right of way (both vehicles in motion) which resulted in front end impact and jeep tipping over to rest on passenger side.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Recall number 19V018000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. 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.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Recall number 16V288000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
6 of 481 owner complaints about the 2015 Jeep Wrangler (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
ABS 130Check engine light 35Adaptive cruise 26Fire or smoke 26Misfire 24Airbag light 22Knocking 16Stalling 16Won't shift 12Engine failure 8Loss of power 7Overheating 7Seat belt 6Water leak 6Grinding brakes 5
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