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87 model-year entries · 2005–2025

Jeep airbags problems

2,640 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Jeep vehicles for airbags issues. 17 active recall campaigns. See airbags across all makes →

Complaints

2,640

Recalls

Year-models

Avg fix

$1,100

547crashes

15fires

616injuries

13fatalities

Editorial perspective by Tony Marino · Domestic and Mopar specialist

Look — Jeep's airbag story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 2,640 complaints across 87 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 13 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Jeep vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $1,100 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 1,346 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 66,821 miles. Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before you buy. Takata-era inflators are still being recalled. The dealer fixes them free.

Worst-affected Jeep model-years for airbags Top 25 by complaint volume

2008 Jeep Wrangler

315 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2014 Jeep Patriot

140 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2010 Jeep Wrangler

129 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 moderate

2012 Jeep Liberty

125 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2011 Jeep Wrangler

113 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2009 Jeep Wrangler

104 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate

2012 Jeep Wrangler

102 complaints · 3 recalls · ~$1,100 severe

2007 Jeep Wrangler

97 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

96 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2014 Jeep Compass

85 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2016 Jeep Wrangler

62 complaints · 3 recalls · ~$1,100 severe

2015 Jeep Wrangler

62 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2014 Jeep Wrangler

57 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2013 Jeep Wrangler

53 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2012 Jeep Patriot

50 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

49 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2011 Jeep Patriot

40 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

38 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2006 Jeep Commander

34 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

2005 Jeep Liberty

34 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

33 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2013 Jeep Patriot

32 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2016 Jeep Patriot

31 complaints · ~$1,100 severe

2019 Jeep Cherokee

30 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

28 complaints · ~$1,100 critical

Active recalls — Jeep airbags 12 on file

critical NHTSA 16V352000 May 24, 2016 2012 Jeep Wrangler

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.

critical NHTSA 17V732000 November 21, 2017 2018 Jeep Compass

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.

critical NHTSA 19V018000 January 15, 2019 2016 Jeep Wrangler

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.

critical NHTSA 18V021000 January 9, 2018 2013 Jeep Wrangler

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.

severe NHTSA 15V041000 January 28, 2015 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014

If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.

severe NHTSA 24V897000 November 27, 2024 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.

severe NHTSA 24V346000 May 16, 2024 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles

Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the foam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 41B.

severe NHTSA 24V199000 March 14, 2024 2024 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

severe NHTSA 24V196000 March 14, 2024 2016 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.

severe NHTSA 16V734000 October 13, 2016 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016

If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.

severe NHTSA 19V449000 June 13, 2019 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles

In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.

severe NHTSA 19V438000 June 11, 2019 2019 Jeep Renegade

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package

The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.

Common questions

How many Jeep airbags complaints are on file with NHTSA?

2,640 complaints across 87 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 17 active recall campaigns cover airbags issues across the Jeep lineup.

Which Jeep model has the most airbags complaints?

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler leads with 315 complaints in this category. Next: 2014 Patriot (140) and 2010 Wrangler (129).

What does it cost to fix Jeep airbags problems?

Independent shops average $1,100 for airbags repairs across the Jeep lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Jeep airbags recalls?

Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover airbags on Jeep vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Jeep. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.