10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 10 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 43,641 miles
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The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was scanned and diagnosed with DTC code: B1B02; for a failure with the driver-??s side air bag. Additionally, the clock spring test had failed internally. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after further investigation the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V176000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 169,051.
- Fleming Island, FL, USA
The airbag indicator illuminated, and upon getting a diagnostic inspection from the dealership, the issue is the clock spring that is faulty. The shroud is another price required for replacement.
- Stone Mountain, GA, USA
Clockspring failed causing airbag to malfunction. Jeep dealer ordered a replacement in April 2023 and still has not received the part(even though they have one in stock the manufacturer will not allow them to use and install the stock clockspring). We have been forced to drive the vehicle without an operating clockspring which creates a major safety hazard since the airbags may not deploy on impact.
- Galien, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was previously repaired by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V018000 (Air Bags), and the contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 167,338.
- Crescent Springs, KY, USA
There has been numerous safety recalls for this Jeep on the airbag. The airbag warning light came on and now the horn does not work.
- Mesa, AZ, USA
I noticed that the air bag light came in about 6-12 months ago. I am very concerned because, my Jeep is in excellent shape, however, I transport my 94 yo mom around, so this really bothers me. I have seen several recalls regarding air bags in my model, so I wanted to see if this would be part of one of the recalls. I had my mechanic review and to replace would cost me about $800, which I do not have. If this is due to a failure on Jeeps part, I would like this taken care of.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The air bag light has come on and off for years now and even after the recall and paying to have it fixed there is still the light on the dash. Using Jeep forums and web pages this is a very common issue with the JK wrangler apparently. I do not have the funds to have fixed Code B1C2D circuit open
- Milford, CT, USA
Front-end crash resulted in airbags busting instead of inflating. Current back and neck injuries.
- Arab, AL, USA
Airbag light mostly on all the time last few days. Years ago cruise control would go out and fix was to blow horn 15 seconds and it would work (true) due to bad clock spring that jeep knows is bad. They did a recall but stopped the year before my jeep even though have the same spring and no dust cover. It's over a thousand dollars to repair, which I cannot afford. Just hoping it doesn't blow up on me while driving. Jeep dealer charges hundreds just to scan codes here.
- Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Becoming the new owner in 2021, I was issued a recall for the passenger airbag inflator replacement. After repairing this recall, the vehicle air bag light came on and has not turned off since. I made several attempts with dearlership to access the problem and in May 2022 the dealership diagnosed the problem stating it was the airbag clockspring. This clockspring had a recall on it in June 2016 and was replaced in September 2016. The dealership along with another AMS certified mechanics shop stated the clockspring that was replaced in 2016 is defective. This is causing multiple safety issues with the vehicle. The anti skid system activates, the anti lock braking is activated, the cruise control will not operate, along with the fact the air bags are inoperable or not operating at full capacity as they are required to.
- Jacksonville, NC, USA
Farmers Insurance reporting - customer brought in vehicle for repair after an auto accident. The airbag did not deploy in the accident, but while being worked on the airbag deployed and caused severe injury to the employee of our insured policy holder. Contractor determined the airbag deployed due to the clock spring error.
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
I placed a box of candles on my passenger seat. I drove less than 1 mile when my airbag light came on. The box weighed less than 10lbs. The light is still and and dings every few minutes
- Davenport , IA, USA
Clockspring malfunction, not working, airbag light illuminated. Similar problem with Jeep RHD Wranglers which uses the same part as the LHD Wranglers, resulting in no airbag deployment if involved in accident. Malfunctioning 2012 Jeep Wrangler LHD Clockspring.
- Pace, FL, USA
Airbag light comes on and will only turn off when not in motion. Big safety issue
- Harrison, NY, USA
Air bag light comes on and it throws code B1B02 driver side airbag squib 2 circuit open. I did some research and noticed Jeep's of the same year only left side drive were recalled. Light comes on while setting still but goes on and off while driving.
- Toano, VA, USA
2012 Jeep Wrangler jk clock spring assembly is faulty, circuit is open causing air bag light to illuminate and possible issues deploying air bag in event of a crash. Same issue as previous my jks. Air bag light will illuminate when steering wheel is turned, sometimes staying on or turning back off. Also seems to be happen more frequently during cool weather (less than 60 degrees F).
- Melbourne, FL, USA
Airbag light appears to come on every time I'm in motion and turns off when I'm at full stop. I looked at the NHTSA recall notices and seems I have incomplete recall regarding my passenger airbag.
- Grandview, WA, USA
Air bag light going on and off intermittently. Everything say clockspring issue from all I have read online. However, for some reason, left handed models not covered.
- Leesburg, GA, USA
Air bag light will not turn off.
- West Jordan, UT, USA
- Wilmore, KY, USA