2015 Jeep Wrangler Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 15%of 479 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,587miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, 15% of the 479 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,587 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 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.
“This vehicle was being repaired at our shop and when our technician was completed with repairs he was driving the vehicle down to be cleaned up. Once he started backing up into a parking spot the drivers airbag blew and hit him in the arm and left a huge bruise.”
NHTSA complaint #11290249, filed 2019-12, 40,587 miles“I have a problem with airbag control module with the passenger side seat .. And airbag lamp on .. Thats problem seems thats rare because after I asked alot of people no one had this problem before .. And I dont sure if is it save to driving like this or no”
NHTSA complaint #11098239, filed 2018-05, 70,000 miles“I was stopped in a turn lane waiting for the traffic light to change when I was impacted by another driver at approximately 45 MPH. The drive drove directly into the front of my Jeep as if she was aiming for it. Despite my foot being on the brake my Jeep was pushed in reverse at least 50 ft due to the forceful impact. Neither vehicles were drivable due to the frontend damage. Thankfully, I was wearing my seatbelt because my airs didn't not deploy as expected in a frontend collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11318227, filed 2020-03, 35,000 miles“Waiting on a red light Jeep excerpted causing me to climb up car sitting in front of me causing that car to hit the one in front of her we started for the on coming traffic air bags never opened”
NHTSA complaint #11099375, filed 2018-06, 3 miles“I was involved in a front end motor vehicle collision, with another motor vehicle incident, to wit the front driver side airbag never deployed appropriately. Where in which I received injury from the collision accident. As a result of the collision incidents, I further inquired with the dealership service departments maintenance personnel, and was informed, that the deployment contact switch located on the front of my 2015 Jeep Wrangler, was located in the front grill area, and not located in the front bumper area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991421, filed 2017-05, 10 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
- 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…
- 10121719Aug 30, 2016Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag This bulletin involves providing to purchasers of affected un-sold vehicles, prior to purchase, the attached "Important Notice" document…
- 10121718Aug 30, 2016Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag This bulletin involves providing to purchasers of affected un-sold vehicles, prior to purchase, the attached "Important Notice" document…
- 10084052Aug 3, 2016"Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag This bulletin involves providing to purchasers of affected un-sold vehicles, prior to purchase, the attached ""Important Notice""…
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 2015 Jeep Wrangler
136 complaintsEngine
128 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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