Warning Light On problems of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler - part 2

122 problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2014

As I was driving my Jeep the airbag driver warning light comes on and off randomly. I am worried that my airbag is not working and may not deploy if in an accident or worse case may deploy on it own. I called Chrysler corp. Office and was told there is nothing that can be done except to take it to a dealer and I would have to pay to have it repaired. There is a recall on rhd Jeeps for 2008 but not the lhd's.

37 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2014

On the 2008+ Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on periodically with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008+ Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008+ Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

38 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

The airbag warning light is illuminated and sounds a random chime, has never been in an accident,.

39 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

I had to get a coilspring replaced which was defective and causing the air bag warning light to illuminate. The issue was recalled for right hand driven Jeeps. All Jeeps should be recalled that are affected by this issue and Jeep should make the repair free of charge.

40 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2014

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. ".

41 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2014

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (left hand drive) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (left hand drive) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (left hand drive) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

42 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

The airbag warning light intermittently has come on since 6/18/2014. What started has intermittent warnings has turned into a solid warning light. After examination by the Jeep dealer the prognosis is that it is the clock spring. To my understanding this is the same clock spring that is present in 2007 and earlier models, which were recalled due to faulty clock springs. According to the dealer and online forums the failure of this safety component is quite common.

43 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2014

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. There was an extension of the warranty for the 2007 model using the same part.

44 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2014

Air bag warning light comes on intermittently while driving. Now it's on all the time when I drive except when I make a right turn.

45 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

Airbag warning light comes on with a chime. Sometimes the light will go off for a minute or two then come back on with a chime. A few times the horn didn't work. The chime and light go on and off the hole time I'm driving. I called my local dealer and they said there is no recall for this problem right hand drive vehicles have a recall but not left hand. I looked on-line and most posts say it's a faulty clock spring within the vehicle's steering wheel. Chrysler is not issuing a recall at this time. This faulty spring can cause a failure of the airbags from deploying or deploy prematurely. How many people are going to have to die before they fix the problem.

46 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.

47 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

On myâ 2008â jeepâ wranglerâ (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many2008 Jeep Wranglerâ (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in theâ 2008 Jeep Wranglerâ (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. " today I the dealer confirmed that it was the clock spring and it cost me $550 to have it repaired.

48 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2014

Started Jeep up and pulled out of driveway. Started to drive down st. When airbag warning light came on and now only goes out when I make a left or right turn, but comes back on as soon as steering wheel straightens out.

49 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2014

My airbag warning light comes on and dings constantly and will not shut off.

50 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2014

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes stays on steady with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

51 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2014

The airbag warning light started going on and off. I was informed by a Chrysler service representative that it was due to a faulty clock spring and that my air bags were inoperative.

52 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2014

The airbag warning light came on in my 2008 Jeep Wrangler. I contacted Jeep and found the problem is not covered by my basic warranty any longer. So I went on line to see if I could fix it myself. I discovered that the most likely cause of this problem is a defective clock spring in the steering column. By reading Jeep forums I discovered that this is a common problem in the 2008 Jeep and in fact an extended warranty was required of Jeep in the right hand drive versions of the vehicle. The apparent justification to exclude the left had drive vehicles is that mail carriers using the right hand version use the Jeep with the windows down allowing dirt to enter the vehicle. I remind you that the Jeep is marked to folks who will most likely drive the thing off road meaning gravel or dirt roads. Where I live in a desert region of wyoming the dirt roads are usually covered in flour like dust so dirt gets everywhere. I suspect the real reason for allowing Chrysler off the hook is the cost involved to warranty the rest of the vehicles. If the cause of the problem is a design defect then all of those vehicles who actually have the problem need the extended warranty. If left hand drive vehicles don’t have the problem then people won’t be asking for repair. It cost around $500 for this repair which many people may neglect causing their death. Why are mail carrier lives more valuable than the rest of us? please reconsider the decision to disregard the health and welfare of the majority of Jeep owners who have left hand drive vehicles at least in this country. I suspect the defective part is defective no matter what side of the vehicle it is installed on.

53 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2014

"on the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. ".

54 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2014

On my 2008 Jeep jk Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, which indicates there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

55 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 13v176000 (air bags) but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000.

56 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2014

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

57 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2014

Airbag warning lights and chimes keep going off.

58 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2013

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. The same defect is present in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler and a recall was implement which is why I do not understand why there is not one for the 2008.

59 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2013

On my 2008 Jeep 4dr 4x4 Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

60 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the air bag warning light indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

61 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2013

On my 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. ".

62 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2013

Driver side air bag warning light stays on indicating a faulty clock spring. This vehical is designed to be driven offroad in dusty conditions which is what causes the clock spring to fail. Poor design!.

63 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2013

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. ".

64 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2013

The airbag warning light illuminates intermittently coupled with a chime. It goes on and off while driving and irregular intervals. I've read as much as possible about the cause and have determined it is a faulty clock spring (mopar p/n 5156106ac) which is a safety restraint component but is not covered by a long term warranty. I am filing this complaint because the part in question seems to fail often per my online research and has never been recalled and is directly influencing the safety systems.

65 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2013

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. Also on a different issue, on certain occasions I go to start my vehicle and I will hear a click and the vehicle will refuse to turnover, it is a random occurrence that is a huge inconvenience. Sometimes my Jeep will start after 5 or 6 tries, other times it can take a half hour for it to finally start up. I have tried changing the battery to no avail and am hesitant to hire someone to go through all of the wiring harness.

66 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. I have read that this is a know problem with 2007 models and have had a recall issued. I have also talked with Jeep and they said the the 2008-2010 rhd Jeeps have had a recall issued also.

67 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2013

On the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. Eventually, the light simply remains on. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.

68 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2013

Airbag warning light came on. I had to pay $89 for system diagnostics. Jeep dealership advised me the clockspring needed to be replaced at a cost of approximately $450. Chrysler has recalled right hand side steering models for the same defective part, but will not replace clocksprings on left hand steering models.

69 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2013

Airbag warning light goes on and off repeatedly accompanied by a chime. When illuminated, horn will also not work. Indicates failed clockspring in steering column - a common occurrence on this series of Wranglers. Rhd Wranglers were recalled for the same problem.

70 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the left clock spring had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 52,000.



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