I recently got into an accident in my 2016 Jeep Wrangler. My airbags never deployed however. Also my buttons on the left side of my steering wheel do not work and my horn does not work. After realizing all this I believe it is an issue with the clock spring. I did research and found in 2024 there was a recall for the clock spring but only in the RHD model. My car is a LHD model but it seems the same issue has occurred and my clock spring failed.
2016 Jeep Wrangler: airbags did not deploy in a crash
17 of the 464 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 17,000
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 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
Stopped at traffic light. Hit from behind, into vehicle in front of said vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Police report filed; insurance representative, jeep dealership all have inspected. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. Rear ended at traffic light. Front end and back end damaged- jeep was undrivable, wrecker service removed from the accident scene. Driver was transported by ambulance and admitted to the hospital.
The airbags did not go off when I was struck from the front. Impact was 40 to 50MPH. AAA insurance carrier says its a complete loss with over $31,000 worth or repairs. They are salvaging the Jeep. The Jeep is at my home and available for inspection until AAA insurance takes it away. I was the only one in the Jeep when it was hit. With only the seatbelt to restrain me it severely twisted my body to the left. I have head, neck, back pain with 6 herniated disks. I have dizziness, nausea and loud nonstop ringing in the ears. Airbags have not been inspected by anyone. Only the damages were inspected by the insurance carrier. No warning lights, messages or symptoms prior to the accident.
I ran into a truck that stopped in the middle of the road, The impact was hard. My airbags didnt deploy. My chest is hurting
I was in a high speed impact collision rear ended at full speed and thrown into vehicle in front of me, me and my husband both suffered facial trauma as airbags did not deploy and both front seats twisted ans broke backwards in backseat where my 2 minor children were located.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that after stopping and attempting to make a left turn at approximately 5 MPH, another vehicle crashed into passenger's side wheel and fender of the vehicle. The contact stated that the passenger's side wheel was pushed up into the wheel well. The contact stated that the vehicle was pushed laterally approximately 7-10 feet. The force of the impact went through the engine block and went out on the driver's side of the vehicle. Additionally, the windshield was cracked and hood clip on the driver's side was severed. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact assumed that the other vehicle was driving approximately 60 MPH at the time of impact. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot but was not yet inspected. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck, and a minor laceration to the right leg. The contact was concerned that he might have also sustained possible brain and spinal cord injuries. The other driver sustained a laceration to the left leg below the knee and was transported from the scene by the paramedics. The contact stated that he chose not to leave with the paramedics because at the time he felt no pain however, later in the evening and throughout the night, he experienced excruciating pain. The next morning the contact went to the emergency room to seek medical attention. There were ct scans and x-rays performed on the contact. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v734000 (air bags) and stated that he had not received any information or notification from the manufacturer regarding the recall for which the VIN was included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While braking to slow my vehicle down to pull into a parking space in front of a laundromat, the brakes would not engage for the purpose of making a complete stop when employed; instead the jeep unexpectedly accelerated and launched forward into the front door of the laundromat, striking the wall thereof and a washing machine ,wherefore my airbags did not deploy at anytime.
I was traveling down a city street and the person coming the other direction crossed the double yellow line. We collided head on and my airbag did not deploy. I had recently replaced the airbag due to a recall from the manufacturer. This accident resulted in my vehicle being totaled. Furthermore I received several injuries including a concussion and whiplash. The airbag did deploy on the kia that hit me.
During a rollover crash which initiated at 40 miles per hour, the frontal airbags failed to deploy. The vechicle rolled and an adequate amount of force to deploy the air bags should have been triggered. As a result the ooccupants experience extensive injuries consistent with sudden deceleration.
Tamara recall. I was hit by a drunk driver at highway speed here in texas on 12/7/2018. Air bags didn't deploy in my 2016 jeep jku. All air bags deployed in the drunk drivers vehicle. She walked away and I was taken to the hospital. If my airbags had deployed from such a hard impact I might have walked away like the drunk driver. So much for having airbags if they don't work. Both vehicles had to be towed away from the scene due to extent of damages. *dt
Involved in front-end impact with a sign and tree, resulting in severe damage to bumper and framework. The airbag did not deploy. The driver sustained severe injuries to head. Vehicle was not inspected or repaired after the accident. *dt *tr *jb *dt*jb *dt *dt *dt
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, while it was raining, another vehicle attempted to make an illegal u-turn and could not make the full turn, the other vehicle reversed into the left lane where the contact was located. As a result, the contact crashed into the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries the left shoulder, the head, the right ankle, swelling in the gaul bladder and to her back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact called cerritos dodge chrysler jeep ram at (562) 402-5335 located at 18803 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703 where the contact was advised that she would receive a call back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any further assistance and the contactor was provided case number 2548689. The failure mileage was 800. ...updated 10/17/17 *bf updated 7/27/18
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.
Recall number 24V196000 · Recall details
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: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
- Risk
- If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.
Recall number 16V734000 · 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 2016 Jeep Wrangler no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
17 of 464 owner complaints about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler (4%) 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 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
There are 4 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
ABS 123Stalling 34Check engine light 28Airbag light 25Fire or smoke 20Adaptive cruise 15Engine failure 11Loss of power 11Jerking 10Misfire 9Won't shift 9Overheating 8Knocking 6Wipers 6Headlights 5Warning lights 5
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