2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Electrical system Problems

“I am having a problem with my airbag light turning on and off repeatedly and dinging at me every time the light turns on. This problem just started after owning my vehicle since I drove it off the lot in early 2009. Upon research this is a very common problem that involves a very expensive part called the clockspring. There are numerous reports of this problem. This is a dealer only part.”

“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 !”

“My airbag light came on and horn would randomly honk. Dealer advised they fixed the clock spring. This occurred approximately four years ago; however, it is doing it again. Mine is left hand drive. Right hand drives were recalled and it makes no sense for the others not to have been recalled when it is doing it again!! When it was repaired the first time, dealer did not have updated part. I'm now penalized and have to pay out of my pocket for chrysler's faulty part. I read the recall and rhd units because they have windows down and this is severe duty. …”

“My 2009 Jeep wrangler shut down completely as I was driving down the freeway. I managed to steer off to the side, but the motor and electrical shut completely down.”

“After removing the rear-mounted spare tire on my 2009 Jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon (4 door, 4wd) I noticed that the outer insulation (conduit) protecting the wiring harness for the third brake light had rubbed against the hard plastic grommet where the wiring harness exits the rear (outside) panel of the tailgate. The insulation had rubbed down to the point that the inner wires and their insulation were showing. This is a safety defect since, if not addressed, the rubbing would eventually go through the insulation on the wires, causing a short in close proximity to the spare tire. …”