2012 Jeep Wrangler Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 128about this part
- Share
- 15%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 128 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 15% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 6 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My airbag light has come on at 80,000 miles 1.20.2019. I was told it is the clockspring. 2 months ago my wa580(nag1) transmission began to shift itself going uphill trying to find the right gear. I was told it was the valvebidy which is not under warranty even though the same part was replaced at 35,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11172121, filed 2019-01, 80,000 miles“All the electronics in my steering wheel went out, the horn stopped working, and my airbag no longer works. Some of my warning lights on the dash even stopped working. The fm/am radio also no longer works. I took it to the dealership and they said my clock springs went out. I am very worried about my airbag not deploying in a crash. None of these work, whether the car is moving or stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11256551, filed 2019-09, 75,000 miles“My vehicle clock spring has gone out. My vehicle has 45000 miles and is a model year 2012. Other years, specifically 2008-2011 have been recalled for the very same thing. Also 2012 rhd models have been recalled for the very thing. My airbag light chimes and is illuminated when driving the vehicle, whenever I turn left, right or stop or accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #10927471, filed 2016-11, 45,000 miles“My airbag sensor would randomly turn on and off and at this point it constantly stays on. Im concerned for my safty if anything were to happen since the airbags may not deploy. I have heard a lot of other jk ownrs having this issue but when I check recalls against my VIN nothing comes up.”
NHTSA complaint #11129975, filed 2018-09, 80,000 miles“The airbag light came on the other day. After reading Jeep forums I understand this is the clock spring that has a recall for older year wranglers. I also understand that you have been notified that this is a problem with newer wranglers and have not yet issued a recall. The vehicle has 68000 miles and this is related to safety. The vehicle was stationery when the light turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #10876287, filed 2016-06, 68,600 milesRelated recalls
- 19V018000Jan 15, 2019DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2010–2016, Dodge Charger 2010–2015, Chrysler 300 2010–2015 +5 more
- 18V021000Jan 9, 2018DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2009–2013, Chrysler 300 2009–2013, Dodge Challenger 2009–2013 +9 more
- 16V352000May 24, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2007–2012, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
- 16V288000May 11, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2011–2016
- 13V176000May 7, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2008–2012
- 11V528000Nov 2, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (rhd) jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2007, through october 10, 2011…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2008–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10217579Mar 24, 2017Clockspring Replacement (X68 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves diagnosing the clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).If the diagnostic tests indicate the…
- 10140047Mar 24, 2017Clockspring Replacement (X68 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves diagnosing the clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).If the diagnostic tests indicate the…
Air 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 2012 Jeep Wrangler
282 complaintsSteering
204 complaintsEngine
172 complaintsElectrical system
148 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology