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2010 Jeep Wrangler airbags problems
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Owners of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have filed 131 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See airbags across all vehicles →
Chrysler (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, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (rhd) Jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2007, through october 10, 2011
A broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and remedy the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Chrysler will mail to owners an interim notification during march 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes NHTSA recall 11V-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is M31.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service BulletinM31050813May 2013
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? M31050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2008 through 2012 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a Right Hand Drive (RHD) steering configuration (sales code AHF) and built for U.S specifications (sales code YAA). Some of the above vehicles may have an airbag system clockspring assembly that could experience a compromised airbag circuit. This condition could result in an airbag warning lamp illumination. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected RHD vehicles to replace the airbag system clockspring. Additionally, 2008 through 2010 model year vehicles will receive a steering whee
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? M31050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2008 through 2012 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a Right Hand Drive (RHD) steering configuration (sales code AHF) and built for U.S specifications (sales code YAA). Some of the above vehicles may have an airbag system clockspring assembly that could experience a compromised airbag circuit. This condition could result in an airbag warning lamp illumination. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected RHD vehicles to replace the airbag system clockspring. Additionally, 2008 through 2010 model year vehicles will receive a steering whee
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? M31050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2008 through 2012 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a Right Hand Drive (RHD) steering configuration (sales code AHF) and built for U.S specifications (sales code YAA). Some of the above vehicles may have an airbag system clockspring assembly that could experience a compromised airbag circuit. This condition could result in an airbag warning lamp illumination. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected RHD vehicles to replace the airbag system clockspring. Additionally, 2008 through 2010 model year vehicles will receive a steering whee
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2010 Jeep Wrangler exhibits a systemic clockspring failure in the steering column. The part controls airbag continuity along with horn, cruise control, and steering-angle sensor signals. When the clockspring fails—typically around 40,000–100,000 miles—the airbag warning light flashes and chimes intermittently, often triggered by steering input at low speeds. Dealers diagnose the fault, but repair requires removing the steering wheel and replacing the entire clockspring assembly, which costs $500–$700 and takes 2.5 hours of labor.
Chrysler has issued recalls (13V-176, 16V-290000, 16V-352000), but coverage is fragmented: the earliest recalls applied only to RHD Wranglers or 2007 models, despite identical parts in LHD vehicles. Owners report that replacement clocksprings have failed again within months; one owner replaced the same part three times. Parts remain on backorder for prolonged periods—some dealers report waiting until 2017 or later with no confirmed delivery date. The greater concern: broken clocksprings prevent airbag deployment during collision. Two owners report frontal accidents (40–45 mph) where airbags failed to deploy. Warranty coverage on recalled parts typically expires after two years, leaving out-of-warranty owners responsible for full replacement cost. Chrysler has refused to extend warranty or issue recalls to LHD models despite acknowledging the identical defect in RHD units.
Same Jeep Wrangler airbags reports on nearby years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2011 · 2012
Failure modes owners describe
Intermittent Airbag Warning Light with Chime
Dashboard airbag warning light flashes or illuminates intermittently, accompanied by audible chiming. Light may come on and off every minute or every few seconds, often triggered by steering wheel movement or low-speed driving. Symptom indicates electrical failure in airbag circuit.
When: Typically 38,000–98,000 miles; no specific pattern reported
Symptoms owners cite: airbag warning light flashing or illuminating; audible chime accompanying warning; intermittent on/off cycling; triggered by steering wheel turning at low speeds; light may remain on at higher speeds
Codes mentioned:inconclusive codes reported by dealers
Repairs/costs cited: Clockspring replacement required; dealers charged $500–$700 for parts and labor. Parts frequently on national backorder. One owner paid $500 for clockspring replacement; another report cites $700 repair cost.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 13V-176 (replaced by S40) issued for RHD models only; LHD models excluded despite identical part number. Some owners cite extended warranty on 2007 models but not others. Recall 16V-290000, 16V-352000 issued; parts unavailable for extended periods.
Broken Clockspring with Electrical Circuit Failure
Clockspring electrical contacts corrode or break, severing the airbag circuit between steering wheel and dashboard. Broken circuit prevents airbag signal transmission and can result in non-deployment during collision. Technicians report clockspring came out in pieces when removed.
When: Reported from 38,000 miles onward; one owner had replacement fail again at ~50,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: airbag warning light illumination; broken electrical contacts inside clockspring; open circuit in wiring assembly; horn malfunction or intermittent horn operation; cruise control failure
Codes mentioned:inconclusive codes; requires steering wheel removal and inspection
Repairs/costs cited: Removal of steering wheel and clockspring required; dealers reported 2.5 hours labor minimum. One owner replaced clockspring three times (in 2015, April 2025, August 2025) and still experienced recurrence. Parts cited as recalled in 2016–2017 and again required replacement in 2021 and 2025.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recalls 13V-176, 16V-290000, 16V-352000; limited to RHD or specific model years. Warranty on recalled parts expires at 2 years; owners out of warranty face full replacement cost. No extended warranty offered for LHD models despite identical part defect.
Related Warning Lights (ABS, ESP, Stability Control) with Airbag
ABS, ESP (electronic stability program), BAS (brake assist system), and traction control warning lights illuminate simultaneously with or instead of airbag light. These signals originate from the same clockspring assembly, which houses the steering angle sensor and electrical contacts for multiple safety systems.
When: Reported at 50,000+ miles
Symptoms owners cite: ABS warning light on dashboard; ESP warning light on dashboard; BAS warning light on dashboard; traction control warning light on dashboard; airbag warning light; audible chiming; vehicle sway or wandering at highway speeds when lights are active
Codes mentioned:steering angle sensor code possible
Repairs/costs cited: Clockspring replacement and recalibration required; one owner needed recalibration in May and replacement again in August after prior replacement in April.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Some owners advised to visit Jeep dealer; were told vehicle not included in recall. Recalls mention air bags only; stability/ABS impact not always addressed in recall scope.
Failure to Deploy During Collision
Airbag did not deploy when vehicle struck in frontal collision. One owner reported accident at 45 mph with no deployment; another reported two separate accidents (one at 40 mph head-on with telephone pole, $15,000 damage) with no deployment in either. Broken clockspring circuit is suspected cause of non-deployment.
When: Occurred in real accidents; no pre-accident warning in some cases
Symptoms owners cite: no airbag deployment despite frontal impact; vehicle damage $1,000–$15,000 range; no injury, but airbag was expected to deploy
Repairs/costs cited: No repair documented; owners stated intent to pursue legal claims and Chrysler liability.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response documented for these failure incidents. One owner received Takata recall notice months after accident in which airbag failed to deploy.
Parts Supply Delay and Recall Non-Completion
Multiple recalls issued (16V-290000, 16V-352000, 19V-018000) but parts remain unavailable for extended periods (months to years). Dealers unable to schedule repairs. Owners unable to complete safety recall work despite notification and willingness to have repair done. Several dealers confirm parts on national backorder with no estimated arrival date.
When: Recalls issued 2016–2019; parts unavailable through 2017 and beyond; some complaints filed in 2025 indicate ongoing issue
Symptoms owners cite: recall notification received; parts not in stock at multiple dealers; no estimated delivery date provided; vehicles remain with known safety defect while owner awaits repair
Repairs/costs cited: No repair completed due to parts availability. VIN tool confirms parts not available at time of complaint.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata recall notices issued; manufacturer advised parts may not arrive for months to years. FCA stated no timeline for parts. Dealer stated first-come, first-served distribution of 2–3 parts at a time.
Synthesized from 131 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
2 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/30/2018
Air bag light turns on intermittently during vehicle operation, meaning the air bag will not deploy if there's a collision. Suspected component failure is the clockspring. There have been recalls on other years of Jeep wranglers for this issue, but not 2010 to my knowledge.
airbags
· filed 12/29/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v290000 (air bags). The part had not been supplied from the manufacturer to the dealer for an extended period of time. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was unable to provide a…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 131 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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?
Yes — 6 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Jeep/Wrangler.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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