general problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

13 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2018

Bought a Jeep Wrangler and found two outstanding recalls #97v-808 and 974-194. The later one they found parts for . The airbag module they say the part is discontinued and they can't address the recall due to part unavailable. Mopar says there are parts available ??.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

1997 Jeep Wrangler consumer is asking for help with a recall on clockspring assembly. VIN is not listed on recall but same problem exist.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/23/1999

No deployment of airbag during front end collision.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/1998

During vehicle collision no deployment of air bag.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/07/1998

Recall 97v080000. , air bag deployment. Dealer can't remedy the recall. Problem keeps coming back.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/24/1998

No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags in crash. No injuries. Vehicle was totaled.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/11/1997

Unspecified: delayed deployment of airbag in accident.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/29/1997

Airbag control module on recall, dealer told consumer to report to selling dealer to get repair.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/05/1996

No deployment of airbag in accident, causing injury.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/19/1996

Air bag did not inflate in a crash.

11 Air Bag problem

Recall repairs refused due to lack of parts.

12 Air Bag problem

While driving vehicl clock spriing broke, and horn malfunctioned. Please provide further information.

13 Air Bag problem

No deployment of air bag during collision resulting in death, prior recall work performed on air bag unit.



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