2001 Jeep Wrangler Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 12%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. I was making a sharp turn when the steering wheel became stuck, then with a little force applied there was a snap and the clock spring broke. This resulted in the horn, cruise control, and air bag ceasing to work. 3. I have this scheduled to be fixed by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10136722, filed 2005-09, 55,000 miles“As of 10-05 the air bag failure light intermittently remained lit after turning on the vehicle and the horn & cruise control items have failed to function at all. These items are all under the control of the clock spring mechanism located in the front steering, common to the Jeep Wrangler and chrysler mini-vans. Chrysler mini-vans were recalled for this failure. When I asked how long it would take for this item to come in, I was told by the chrysler/Jeep dealer that this mechanism gets replaced in mass volume and they keep them as a stock item at the dealership because of it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146221, filed 2005-12, 78,000 miles“Tl-contact owns a 2001 Jeep Wrangler--- spoke with chrysler --- chrsyler stated no recalls on vehicle---horn in vehicle does not work at all and airbag light is on... Contact was given number to Jeep regarding air bag light....0 recalls associated with this VIN”
NHTSA complaint #11055688, filed 2017-12, 139,000 miles“2001 Jeep Wrangler se . Air bags warning light failure. Intermittent illumination of the air bag warning light occurred when vehicle was operating in reverse gear.when operating the vehicle in reverse gear , 5-sp manual transmission , the airbag warning light illuminates, after going forward a short distance, warning light went out. It has occurred 3 times over 3 day period. Airbag has not deployed; no corrective action has been performed; dealership has not been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10185714, filed 2007-03, 48,400 miles“The airbag clock spring has failed causing an airbag light and shut down of airbag system. The part, Airbag clock spring with speed control has been discontinued by Jeep and nobody makes the 2001-2002 clock springs aftermarket.”
NHTSA complaint #11584347, filed 2024-04Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 | 26 | 8% |
| 2016 | 77 | 17% |
| 2015 | 74 | 15% |
| 2014 | 71 | 11% |
| 2013 | 72 | 11% |
| 2012 | 128 | 15% |
| 2011 | 145 | 30% |
| 2010 | 158 | 23% |
| 2009 | 104 | 28% |
| 2008 | 309 | 35% |
| 2007 | 89 | 16% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 13 | 12% |
| 2001 | 20 | 12% |
| 2000 | 16 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 10% |
| 1998 | 46 | 17% |
| 1997 | 46 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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