2013 Jeep Wrangler Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 11%of 657 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,306miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of the 657 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,306 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 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.
“I was all most injured/killed by 2013 Jeep Wrangler with 6300 miles on it when the airbag deployed on its own and caught on fire. On sep 16 2013 at 2100 my Jeep was caught in a rain shower with the top and doors off for about 15 minutes before I got off work, I drove it home in the rain and put it in the garage to dry off, it was not that wet so I thought I would just let it air dry,my drive home was a little over four miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546803, filed 2013-10, 6,300 miles“With only 58,306 miles on my 2013 Jeep Wrangler, the clock spring has failed and air bag system will not deploy. In addition, this poses abandonment concerns as many users with similar problems find their vehicle will not start. I contacted my dealership today (northwest Jeep chrysler dodge) and was dismayed at an almost $700 repair bill to regain airbag protection, even though FCA has issued a recall for this same part number, but only in 2007 rhd vehicles. This is the same part!”
NHTSA complaint #10846015, filed 2016-03, 58,306 miles“The seatbelt/airbag light went on at 27000 miles. One dealer said it was the wiring under the seat and another said it was the seatbelt. My municipal mechanic looked up recall information on the issue and it seems as though my vehicle should have been recalled. Any 2013 Jeep Wrangler sport made before 7/1/2013 has a faulty seatbelt. This is concerning and I am scared to have anyone ride on the passenger side. I am attaching the prodemand report. Please contact me as soon as possible. The light went on when I started the car,”
NHTSA complaint #11128047, filed 2018-09, 26,500 miles“On my 2013 Jeep Wrangler sahara unlimited (lhd), the airbag light is on and chimes every few minutes. The airbag light comes on after I start the engine. The light stays on and dashboard chimes while driving. This indicates that something is wrong with the airbag system. Mechanics have told me this is a faulty clockspring . This raises concerns that my airbag will not deploy during an accident or will deploy prematurely. Daimler chrysler has refused to replace this part under the current recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898235, filed 2016-08, 52,000 miles“A week ago I noticed when I started the Jeep in the morning the air bag and the traction control lights on the dash came on. The cruise control quit working along with the radio controls on the steering wheel. The Jeep is parked on the street. I disconnected the battery for about 30 min. I reconnected the battery and started it up. The air bags and traction control lights were still on in the dash. The steering controls do not work. The Jeep was parked in front of my house on the street.”
NHTSA complaint #10786896, filed 2015-10, 68,293 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
- 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
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 2013 Jeep Wrangler
230 complaintsSteering
167 complaintsEngine
140 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
39 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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