2002 Jeep Wrangler Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,166miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,166 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All in one minute both things happened while on the way to take my son to the er. My horn and then airbag light came on. Took to dealer and they said clock spring. They replaced at $300.00 then still not fixed. They then said its my airbag control module at a cost of $510.00. I am getting upset and broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10082221, filed 2004-07, 95,000 miles“I am complaining about what seems to be a common problem with chrysler. I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler that now needs a clock spring repair. My horn was not working when I tried to use,then my airbag light came on. This has caused my air bag system not to work and it needs to be replaced. The cost is $300.00 and I feel really should be addressed as far as all air bags. Due to its safety of the driver and what these clock springs are doing in the chrysler vehicles! This should be a repair covered by chrysler.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080404, filed 2004-07, 94,000 miles“Daughter involved in single car accident in which 2002 Jeep Wrangler rolled over 3 times and landed nose down in ditch. The air bags did not deploy. Complaint was issued to chrysler, they stated that the front end has to be hit just right before air bags are deployed. My daughter was almost killed and don't believe that statement was true. I feel it is in fact faulty equipment and after reading these reports , I feel that some kind of compensation is due. My daughter is still suffering bad head aches and back pains. I asked for $50,000. And was ignored.”
NHTSA complaint #10045163, filed 2003-10, 28,150 miles“I was in an accident in october 2002 with my 2002 Jeep Wrangler x. I hit the person in front of me going about 40mph, and was then hit from behind. Neither airbag deployed, nor did the seat belt tighten. I hit my head on the stearing wheel. I tried to file a complaint with daimler-chrysler corporation and was told since my vehicle was already being worked on there was nothing they could do about. I was in another accident august 8, 2003. Someone pulled out in front of me on the highway and I hit him going about 55 MPH. The airbags again did not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10033427, filed 2003-08, 12,500 miles“While driving approximately 35 MPH, somehow the vehicle hit the rear of a school bus. The front air bags did not deploy. The driver's chest hit the steering wheel. The passenger's head hit the dashboard. No one was transported to the emergency room. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10048426, filed 2003-11, 35,000 milesAir 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 2002 Jeep Wrangler
26 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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