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.
The airbag clock spring in the steering column has malfunctioned causing airbags to be disabled. This is a very wide spread issue on 07-2011 Jeep Wranglers, well documented on many owner boards. An official recall exists, but only for rhd models and 2007 lhd models. That is in spite of the fact that the failure prone oe part was used on Wrangler models through 2011. The part number of the improved design replacement part is 5156106ac, which services all wrangles 2007-2014.
I am writing to complain that my 4 year old vehicle has a major failure in its air bag safety system. I've called the dealer and asked if there were any recalls on my specific vehicle and was told no. I then wrote to Jeep which involved a timely process of joining a Jeep member club. After complaining to Jeep I was told there was no recall or warranty left on my vehicle. How can you sell a vehicle and offer financing but they cant warranty a part that has failed , and is not a commonly replaced or wearable item. Only to find its replacement part is only available through the dealer. I have owned and operated a repair facility for 7 years and have never had to replace a clockspring on such a new vehicle . Being a rare fix even on an older vehicle. Usually only replaced after an accident. Please help!!.
Airbag failure illumination, took it to the dealer they indicate the clock spring in the steering wheel was the issue and may cause the airbag to deploy with out a crash. I contacted Jeep they indicated that this was a maintenance issue not a safety issue, they did say they would chip in and only charge me $600. 00. But that offer was only good for 30 days after I reported the issue. This left me with no other recourse other then paying the $600. 00 to pull the fuse to the airbag system. I now note this has been a problem on right hand drive vehicles like mine. I have contacted Jeep several times and each time they have refused to cover this issue. So know I turn to you.
Air bag lamp illuminates intermittently. Dealer ran diagnostic on vehicle and determined the clock spring is bad. Part is on back order and maybe a month before in stock. Air bag is deactivated when lamp illuminates. Dealer is not covering repair due to warranty expired.
Clock spring failed.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 59,500.
Airbag icon came on, with chime. Took to dealer, codes indicated a short in the wiring in the steering column. Dealer replaced clock spring.