Jeep Wrangler coil spring problems

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Body, Suspension · UT

At approximately 58,000 miles I discovered that the rear upper coil spring mounts on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon are separating from the frame. The factory welds attaching the upper coil perches to the frame rails have cracked and torn, and the mounts are no longer securely attached. I found this condition only incidentally, while inspecting the vehicle for a separate ongoing steering issue. The coil mount separation was not what I was looking for, and I would not have found it otherwise. These mounts carry the rear vehicle load. If one separates completely, the coil spring can unseat and the rear of the vehicle can drop on that corner, causing loss of ride height, brake line displacement, and loss of vehicle control. I consider this an imminent safety hazard and I have stopped driving the vehicle. The fracture surfaces are heavily rusted, indicating the welds failed a considerable time before I discovered the condition, most likely years earlier and within the warranty period. The vehicle was taken to Jeep dealers for service and inspection multiple times during that period, and no Jeep inspection ever identified or reported this failure.

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Electrical · TX

Vehicle Safety Complaint – Instrument Cluster Failure Component/System Failed: The instrument cluster (dashboard display), part number 68522503AD, malfunctioned and intermittently went completely black while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle and component were available for inspection and were inspected and repaired at Tomball DCJR. Safety Risk: When the instrument cluster malfunctioned, I could not see vehicle speed, warning indicators, gear position, or other critical safety information. AutoNation CDJR Spring instructed me to continue driving the vehicle and rely on a mobile phone app to view speed, increasing distraction and crash risk. Stellantis later instructed me to drive the unsafe vehicle to another dealership, showing disregard for my safety. Problem Confirmation: The defect was diagnosed in April 2025 at AutoNation CDJR Spring while the vehicle was under warranty. The dealer confirmed the cluster qualified for warranty replacement but released the vehicle back to me against my wishes due to parts backorder, despite it being unsafe. Stellantis repeatedly refused to assist after I filed complaints. Inspections: In January 2026, after the condition worsened, AutoNation CDJR Spring again refused service. Tomball DCJR inspected the vehicle, confirmed internal cluster failure, test-drove it and observed the display shutting off, then removed and replaced the cluster. I was forced to pay $111.63 for installation despite the repair being warranty-related. Warnings/Symptoms Prior to Failure: The issue began as water-like droplets or spots inside the cluster glass that could not be wiped off, reducing visibility of safety information. The spots increased over time, visual clarity worsened, and the display eventually went completely black while driving. Summary: Jeep/Stellantis and AutoNation CDJR Spring failed to repair a known, worsening safety defect under warranty and instructed me to continue operating an unsafe vehicle.

Filed Dec 16, 2025 · Airbags · MD · crash

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Suspension · AZ

rear upper coil spring pockets weld failures on vehicle found during inspection.

Filed Dec 16, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · NV

Clockspring failed. No horn, driver airbag, controls to cycle evic and radio stopped working.

Filed Dec 7, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

Clockspring failed causing airbag to malfunction. Jeep dealer ordered a replacement in April 2023 and still has not received the part(even though they have one in stock the manufacturer will not allow them to use and install the stock clockspring). We have been forced to drive the vehicle without an operating clockspring which creates a major safety hazard since the airbags may not deploy on impact.

Filed Feb 10, 2023 · Airbags · TX

Recall # 16v‑288 28 june 28, 2016 clockspring on 2014jeep , wrangler unlimited sport 4x4. Vin: 1c4bjwkg3el257078--- **recall - replaced clockspring 22 aug 2016 @ 73,416 miles (n/c), *** replaced clockspring 6 feb 2019 @ 133,086 miles (n/c) team dodge - they warranty parts for 2 years. **** replaced clockspring @139,571 miles 20 may 2019 -- cost $622.74, "should" have been no charge as team jeep in huntsville tx 77340, warrants parts for 2 years ???? "last visit: 1 dec 2022" to dealer @ 219,882, to replace fuel pump, the codes reading, which I reviewed, besides wheel sensor & fuel pump, also reads clockspring fail:- horn not working, engine light on, electronic stability control light on, and left side of steering wheel controls not working which indicates clockspring failed which effects airbag. All mechanical repairs were made at the dealership where vehicle was purchased in 2014. Back on 6 feb 2019 I asked the mechanic that was replacing the clockspring if the replacement part had been upgraded, improved, a different new unit ----"answer was no", it's the same old jeep installed original part by chrysler /jeep company. "it is a safety issue and a recall should be issued again" !!! My question, if I have to pay for a replacement clockspring again, how much I it going to cost me again for the same original part that fails so frequently ??????

Filed Oct 28, 2021 · Airbags · CA

Clock Spring failed, Left multi function switch failed, air bag recall

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Airbags · KS

Clockspring failed. Airbag light is on and will not deploy due to clockspring failure. This is known safety issue for Jeep. My last Jeep had to have 2 replaced. I am told there is no recall for this year of Jeep clockspring but when I look online it says that 2007-2010 vehicles and 2011-2016 right hand drive. The recall for the years 2007-2010 started as right hand drive only and ended up extending to all Jeep’s. This one should as well. Obviously they make a substandard product and someone has to die before they recall and fix it. I do not have anything to upload as my vehicle is currently at the dealership and I am told the clockspring needs to be replaced. I live in rural Kansas, the closest part is in St Louis Missouri. It will take 2 days to get arrive and THIS IS NOT UNDER RECALL BUT SHOULD BE!!!!!

Filed May 4, 2020 · Electrical · 141,000 miles · MA

Clockspring failed causing horn to not operate, ABS and traction control to not operate. Other issues that are non safety related to this is cruise control, radio controls (steering wheel) and the dash data (the menu to scroll through from the dash for dte, us/metric etc). All these are effected while vehicle is both in motion and stationary.