Takata recall . I was given a recall notice early in 2016 . The Jeep dealer in n miami said the parts were on back order and they will notify when they arrive. Nothing has happened in 1 year. I am most apprehensive to drive the vehicle on major roads . This is a life threatening problem and nothing is being done . Please advise
2007 Jeep Wrangler airbags problems
severe 97 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
97
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
7crashes
8injuries
What stands out
Owners have filed 97 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler airbag system generates two main complaint buckets: chronic warning-light and chiming issues tied to clockspring failures, and critical parts-shortage delays on Takata recall repairs.
Owners describe airbag warning lights illuminating and chiming every 20–30 seconds or every 1–2 minutes while driving, often with no collision trigger. Many trace this to a faulty clockspring in the steering column. A few owners report multiple clockspring failures within two years of ownership. One replaced three units in just over two years; others paid $400–$500 per replacement. Dealers sometimes deny warranty coverage, claiming the clockspring is "wiring" not a safety component.
More serious: multiple owners report airbags failing to deploy in actual collisions—front-end crashes at 30–45 mph where substantial damage occurred but no deployment. One owner struck another vehicle at 30 mph with $13,000 in front-end damage and sustained a wrist injury; one hit head-on at 35 mph with two injured passengers; one rolled at 45 mph after overcorrecting. All reported no airbag deployment.
Equally troubling, owners with open Takata recalls (16V-290 clockspring, 16V-352 passenger inflator) describe waiting 6–18+ months with no parts available. Dealers report back orders with no delivery date. One owner waited 1.5 years; another waited 6+ months for the first of two recalled airbags, then faced another indefinite wait for the second. Owners express frustration over repeated recall notices emphasizing life-threatening risk while unable to schedule repairs.
Same Jeep Wrangler airbags reports on nearby years: 2008 · 2009 · 2010
Failure modes owners describe
Clockspring electrical failure with warning light and chiming
Steering column clockspring fails, triggering persistent or intermittent airbag warning light and chime, typically every 20–30 seconds to every 1–2 minutes. May occur with no impact or driving incident. Owners worry this indicates airbag will not deploy in a crash.
When: Occurs at various mileages; one owner at 86,000 miles (April 2015), one at 9,100 miles post-engine replacement, some within first 2 years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminates on dashboard; Chiming or dinging sound every 20–30 seconds or 1–2 minutes; Light and chime may cycle on and off randomly; May occur during gentle driving or while parked; Horn or cruise control may also fail concurrently
Codes mentioned: 1B06
Repairs/costs cited: $400–$500 per replacement; multiple owners replaced clockspring 2–3 times within two years; some paid out-of-pocket when dealers denied warranty coverage
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall S33 / NHTSA 16V-290 issued; dealers report parts on back order or unavailable; some owners quoted $700 or told no recall existed in system; one dealer refused to cover under warranty, stating it was 'wiring'
Takata passenger airbag inflator parts shortage and repair delays
Owners receive critical Takata recall notices (16V-352) for passenger-side airbag inflator but dealers cannot schedule repairs due to unavailable replacement parts. Wait times extend 6–18+ months with no confirmed delivery date.
When: Recalls issued mid-2016; owners report ongoing waits through 2023; one owner waited 6 months for first airbag, then faced indefinite wait for second
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminated; Owner receives NHTSA recall notice 16V-352 (Takata inflator); Dealer confirms part is on back order or unavailable; No estimated repair date provided
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed; parts backordered indefinitely; one owner asked for vehicle replacement or removal of airbag system entirely; another filed complaint after being billed for 'completed' recalls that Jeep Corporate later confirmed were still open
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 16V-352 and related Takata campaigns (09E044000, 16V-520000); manufacturer and dealers unable to provide parts or timelines; manufacturer did not offer rental cars, replacement vehicles, or alternative assistance; one owner with recent heart surgery expressed safety concerns about impact to chest
Airbag non-deployment in collision impact
In actual crashes, driver or passenger side airbags fail to deploy despite sufficient frontal impact damage. Owners sustain injuries that they believe airbag deployment would have prevented.
When: Collision at 30 mph, 35 mph head-on, 45 mph overcorrection/rollover; mileages ranged 33,000–62,000
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag does not deploy during frontal collision; Vehicle sustains $13,000+ in front-end damage; Occupants suffer injuries (wrist, face, ankle, leg injuries reported)
Repairs/costs cited: No repair; vehicle declared destroyed or towed; one owner sustained wrist injury still bothering him months later
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: In one case, manufacturer stated that based on 45 mph impact location, airbag would not have deployed (though owner disputes this); police reports filed; no recall issued for non-deployment cases
Missing airbag knee bolsters at delivery
Owner's manual indicates airbag knee bolsters are standard equipment, but vehicle delivered without them. Chrysler service confirmed they should have been installed but refused to retrofit them.
When: Discovered at approximately 70 miles (near delivery); reported July–September 2007
Symptoms owners cite: Knee bolsters absent from vehicle interior; Owner's manual lists as standard equipment
Repairs/costs cited: None; dealer refused to retrofit
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Daimler Chrysler (then-parent) service manager stated vehicle should have been equipped at purchase but declined to assist; no corrective action taken
Synthesized from 97 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Takata recall: in july 2016 I received notice for driver and passenger air bag safety recall. At that time no replacement parts were available & I was told that availability was unknown at that time. In early december I was notified that parts were available but now for only one of the airbags and that was repaired. However, as to the 2nd airbag, again the parts are not available and there is…
Takata recall: I have received three notices from fca about the critical need to have my vehicle repaired, and yet for six months now, they do not have the part available. Can you please compel them to deliver the part to a dealer near me (in glendale california) so that I can resolve this matter quickly. My formal complaint to them is attached. I have repeatedly reached out to their dealers who…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler?
It's a meaningful issue. 97 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 49 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 54,000 and 105,000 miles, with the median around 67,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 54,000; a quarter make it past 105,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Jeep/Wrangler.
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