Air Bag Light On problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Ten problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2021

Air bag light is on, we find a recall that is open and active. Bright vehicle to yaklin for repair and they declined the repair because the part has been discontinued.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2012

1998 Jeep Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to blinking airbag light the consumer was informed the clockspring needed to be replaced.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2003

Instrument panel does not work properly like the speedometer. Also, gasoline/oil pressure gauge are not working, and air bag light is on. Dealer notified.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2000

00v105000/air bag control module: after recall repairs were done air bag sensor light remained on. Vehicle taken back to dealer, and informed consumer that part installed had nothing to do with the sensor light. Before the repairs were made, air bag light was not coming on. Asking NHTSA to help in this matter.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2000

All gauges stop working and airbag light comes on, dealer claims it's a dust issue with connectors.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/28/1999

While traveling air bag indicator light would flash on intermittently without indication. Dealer can't duplicate the problem . Please provide further information.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/03/1999

Since 1/99, we have encountered numerous times. . . The airbag light comes on, the spedometer/tachometer read "o". . . Sometimes includes all gauges (gas, oil pressure, etc). Also, had window motor and radio front replaced. . . Related????.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/12/1998

Due to air bag light keep coming on, consumer can't read any of the components on the dashboard.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Consumer had recall 00v10500 performed on 6-15-00 for airbag control module. There was no problem with airbag before the recall was performed. On sept. 6 2000, consumer noticed airbag light came on intermittently, contacted dealer, and was told only available appointment was for sept 19,2000. On sept 18,2000, consumer was driving when suddenly vehicle experienced a loss of rpm's/speedometer, and airbag light stayed on.



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