2018 Jeep Wrangler: airbag warning light

Filed Apr 24, 2026 · Airbags, Steering · CA

I own a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle has a serious safety issue where the steering wheel shakes violently at freeway speeds, especially when driving over uneven roads or bumps. This makes the vehicle feel unsafe to operate. This issue was previously repaired under warranty with a steering damper replacement. However, the same problem has returned, indicating that the issue was not properly resolved. The dealership has recently verified the issue through a road test and confirmed the violent shaking condition. In addition, the vehicle currently has an active airbag warning light, and the dealership diagnosed a failed front right acceleration sensor. This raises concerns about the proper function of the airbag system in the event of a crash. I have contacted the manufacturer multiple times, but they have declined to provide assistance and have not been responsive. I am concerned that this vehicle has unresolved safety defects that could put the driver and passengers at risk.

Filed Nov 11, 2024 · Airbags, Steering · LA

This is a 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2018 JKU RHD and this vehicle starting to get the airbag light on and off in the dash! I brought it to a dealer to read it and they said the code is the B1B02 that means the clock spring is going out and it wasnt safe to drive it because the air bag will not deploy. Looking for all the info about it, i found out they have a recall is some Specific years but why it is not a recall in the 2018 model when it is showing up the same symptoms and problems than the recalled years?

Filed Nov 11, 2024 · Airbags, Driver assistance · LA

My vehicle started showing the airbag light on and it ended up being the clock spring, many jeep wranglers have being recalled because the same issue. The clock spring is the one that controls cruise, airbag, horn, traction, etc. i took it to the dealership and they said the vehicle was showing the B1B02 code, witch the the same why all the other jeeps were recalled but there is not a recall yet for my year. I want to people be aware of the importance of it, because in a crash the airbag will not deploy and even not in a crash the cruise control could malfunction anytime. I got my vehicle repaired today for a total of $1137.00 that wasn’t covered my extended warranty because they alleged the clock spring/airbag problem is reported very often. This is a really safety matter for all the jeep owners!!!

Filed Jun 5, 2022 · Engine · IL

Multiple times the check engine light, air bag lights, powertrain light have went off. I took it to the dealership, they said nothing was wrong and reset the lights. The last time this happened, all power went out on my Jeep Wrangler. I pulled it to the side. Sat for a while and drove 20 home. I called the Jeep dealership and they inspected my car. 160 warnings were on the electric scan. The mechanic called Chrysler--they charged me almost a 1,000 to fix something in the steering column. I have no warranty as it has been over 3 years. I took my car back and the dealership mechanic said he wasn't sure if he fixed it and I should call Chrysler. We did. My case # is 82498233. They said they couldn't do anything about it. Since then, my car keeps losing power while I am driving. I pull it over and sit and then it starts working within 15 minutes. No one knows what is wrong with it. It is a 2018.5 Jeep Wrangler. I am teaching my son to drive on it and it is very scary.

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Airbags · 87,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Airbags · NV

Service Air Bag warning light comes on intermittently. Dealer wants me to drive car for 3 weeks before fixing or even looking at vehicle. From my research this has happened with many Jeeps. The vehicle has only 13,000 miles on it. I do not know whether my air bags will work in an accident or not.

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 831 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the service stability control and passenger air bag warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the 'until you reach a desired location you may not be able to shift again until serviced' warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (straub chrysler dodge jeep ram, 1502 wheeling ave, glen dale, wv 26038, 855‑518‑0395), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 831.