general problems of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler - part 1

42 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the 2009 Wrangler.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2026

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 10v236000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 16v290000 (air bags), and 18v021000 (air bags); however, the parts required to complete the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the dealer had been contacted several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and were on back order. The dealer informed the contact that parts for NHTSA campaign number: 10v23600 (service brakes, hydraulic); had been discontinued. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were discontinued. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2024

I was driving approximately 55mph 10/22/2024 on a two-lane roadway in my 2009 Jeep Wrangler x (VIN: [xxx] ) when another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I struck that vehicle in a frontal collision. The force of the impact caused my Jeep to ride up and over the vehicle, enter the opposite lane of travel, and roll over a second vehicle before continuing to roll down the road. Despite the high-speed frontal impact and subsequent rollover, none of the airbags in my vehicle deployed, including the driver frontal airbag. The other vehicles involved in the crash did experience airbag deployment. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage, including roof deformation consistent with rollover forces. Given the severity of the impact and rollover, I believe the airbags should have deployed. The failure of the airbag system may have contributed to the injuries I sustained. I am concerned that there was a failure of the airbag or restraint system in my vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2022

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v290000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2021

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v290000 (air bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the cruise control was engaged but failed to respond. The contact stated that the cruise control button was located on the side of the steering wheel. The contact also stated that the steering wheel would make abnormal clicking and grinding sounds while turning. The abs warning light, stability control warning light, and the parking brake warning light were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failures were related to NHTSA campaign number: 16v290000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2018

Manufacturer Jeep and my local dealership are aware of the safety recall on my vehicle. I have been trying get the issue taken care of for over 6 months now, and Jeep and the local dealership (anchorage Chrysler center) refuse to fix the safety issue. I brought in my Jeep to the local dealership for a scheduled recall fix. They said they couldn't fix it at that time because they needed to order a part they weren't aware the recall required. They informed me the part would arrive in about 4 days and they contact me. That was over two months ago. They haven't contacted me and on the rare instances I get a hold of them they just say they need to order the part every time. So they have never ordered the part and clearly have no intention of doing so. I have been driving an unsafe vehicle for over a year now because of Jeep and it's dealerships unwillingness to fulfill their legal obligations.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2018

"takata recall" dealerships are saying they either don"t have the parts, or aren't taking appointment till after October 2018. I have been getting notices and have been trying to get recalls for years.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2017

Recall on passenger air bag. Takata has filed a chapter 11.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v290000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact was informed that a second notification would be sent to owners in late March of 2017. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v290000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification on NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v292000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced any failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available and parts distribution disconnect.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2016

Takata recall I am filing a complaint because it is appalling that such a dangerous situation created by the failure of airbags and involving a recall actually has no solution and has no timeline for when a solution will be available, this is incredibly serious and important, yet there is no solution. You have got to be kidding. My Jeep Wrangler unlimited is part of this enormous, ineffective recall, and my family and I ride in this vehicle on a regular basis. This is absolutely unacceptable, and the manufacturers are clearly and terribly failing their responsibility to consumers.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2016

Vehicle not being repaired in a reasonable manner: received recall notice s43 and s33. I called sunland park Dodge, el paso, TX for service. Was informed that parts not available and to call back in approximately 3 weeks. I called approximately 4 weeks later to same facility and was transferred to service department. A representative informed me that one of the recalled parts was not available. I asked if I could order the part and schedule a service appointment. Request was denied. The representative proceeded to try and have me call the national Dodge parts dept to inquire when the part would be in. I told him that I would not be willing to spend my personal time (an expense) chasing down a part that he should be able to order. I then asked if he would make that call and get that information to me. He refused to help me and was attempting to end the call. Then I asked to speak with his manger. Around 20 minutes later someone who was not his manager proceeded to give false information saying that they could replace one of the parts and ¿inspect¿ the other recalled part to see if it needs to be replaced. I informed the unidentified woman that, considering the questionable customer service, I would no longer feel safe trusting their dealership to make repairs to my vehicle. Service incomplete after approximately 7 weeks. Pursuing service at alternate dealership.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2016

Keep calling local dealerships to have recall applied and corrected and either they do not respond to calls or they claim they do not have the parts and will call me when available. This has been going on for three months. Jeep of riverdale where I bought it and yonkers.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v290000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v290000 and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. I was notified on about July 1, 2016, that the passenger airbag needed to be replaced in a recall. It's been almost 9 months. I cannot take passengers for rides in my Jeep without informing them of the danger. Manufacturer recall numbers43 NHTSA recall number16v-352 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2016

Takata recall no one seems to be able to remedy s33 and s43. Two dealers have told me they have no parts. One of them told me since it was a 2009 nothing had happened yet, I told him I haven't had a wreck yet.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v021000 (air bags) and 16v290000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The dealer had been waiting for parts for over a month and a half for parts to repair another vehicle. The contact called several other dealers; however, parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2016

Clock spring on my 2009 Wrangler went out clearly a recall situation here. Safety for me as the driver and for my family as the passengers. Come on Jeep this is obvious !.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v620000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2016

After much research and reviewing recall information Jeep has recalled clock springs on right hand drive Wranglers only. However, the same issues are occurring on the left hand drive models as well. Regardless of rhd or lhd Jeep uses the same part number. They should all be recalled, this is a safety issue for Jeep owners everywhere including myself.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2015

Faulty clockspring wiring for airbag. Replaced for $500. 00 this is a known defect for rhd models that has prompted a recall. After many complaints, the 2007 lhd model warranty appears to have been extended as well. However, I had the same issues with my 2009 lhd model (160,000 miles). This is a known defect that should be absorbed by the company and not the customer!.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2015

A few weeks ago while making a left hand turn I heard a pop and then my airbag lamp (dash light) started coming on and dings when the car is started (very annoying). . . I looked in the manual and it told me this meant there was a problem with the driver's air bag. I did searches on the internet and found that a lot of vehicles are being recalled for a know issue / recall for clock-spring assembly in the driver's airbag system that could cause it to malfunction and not deploy during a crash. I found a few sites that listed my make / model of Jeep as one of the recalls . . . But when I called the Chrysler / Jeep customer service & took it to the Chrysler / Jeep dealership to have it diagnosed- I was told my make / model was not included in the recall so I had to pay for it out of my own pocket ($499. 17 to be exact - see attached invoice). Talk about a shock - I would have never guessed that it would be this expensive - but to be protected and safe in my vehicle it had to be done. I am hoping to also voice my concerns & hopefully protect other people and possibly prevent deaths of innocent people that are not aware of the problem so they can get the defective airbag clock-spring assemblies replaced. I also requesting that this incident be reported, investigated and hope to be reimbursed for this expense I pray that someone else does not have to spend the time, money or worry that I've had to go through in order to get this issue fixed. . . Hopefully before it causes an injury or death!.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2015

A few weeks ago my airbag lamp (dash light) started coming on and dings when the car is started (very annoying) . . . I looked in the manual and it told me this meant there was a problem with the driver's air bag. I did searches on the internet and found that my year, make & model Jeep had a know issue / recall for clock spring in the driver's airbag system that could cause it to malfunction and not deploy during a crash. When I called Chrysler they said my VIN number is not in the list of recalls but that it didn't mean that wasn't the problem because of the large recall for this issue. They want me to pay to have the problem fixed at the dealership myself and then file a complaint with them for re-imbursement. . . Which I find to be ridiculous - if its a know problem with my vehicle then they should honor it and fix the issue without me being out the money!.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2015

Started my Jeep and the seat belts light rays on. It comes and goes while driving. Dealer said sounds like the clock spring. I know there was a recall on rhd Jeeps but what about th lhd ones.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2015

The clock spring ceased to work turning off the airbag, there was a shudder and the tcs (traction controlled system) began braking on its own. Then when the brakes were depressed the system went shuddery and quit working. This is a known issue with 2007 thru 2013 Jeep Wranglers and there is a recall on the part, except that crysler has determined that it only affects a very limited number of Jeeps. This is not the case. A search on google will show hundreds of cases where the clock spring breaks, causing the airbags to become turned off and the end and tcs systems to go haywire, making the vehicle uncontrollable and undriveable. Chrysler has refused to recall the part in Wranglers Jeep liberty and two other brands. The hazzard is compounded immensely if you happen to get (death wobble) yet another unfixed issue. This will lead to accidents and death, if it hasn't already.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2015

Air bag chime continuously chiming. Dealer said clock spring is bad.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. While driving at 45 mph, the air bag warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the clock spring was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose the failure and recommended that the contact take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer diagnosed that there was a defective squib connector, which was open and needed to be replaced within the front passenger side seat. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v118000 (air bags and electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

I have an error light for the airbags that go on and off by itself.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

Clock spring has gone out on my Jeep Wrangler unlimited. Chrysler won't issue a recall on this but I have read and see many people having the same issues as me. Frustrating they won't stand behind their product and have these replaced.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2014

Airbag warning chime and light come on when vehicle is in motion. Both reset when vehicle is stopped. Cause of failure is bad airbag clock spring. Recall has been issued for right hand drive Wranglers but does not cover left hand drive wrangles. I am a avid off road enthusiast and believe the exposure to dirt/dust is the root cause. This was the finding with rhd Jeeps due the nature of postal service use. Since my vehicle is used off road with the doors removed I do feel the conditions are close to what a postal Jeep may experience. This is the intended use for this vehicle and the clock spring should not fail.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 69,000.



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