1997 Jeep Wrangler air bags problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 97v080000 (air bags). The air bag warning indicator illuminated and the contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy without warning. The vehicle was taken to ganley village…”
filed Nov 21, 2019
“Bought a jeep wrangler and found two outstanding recalls #97v-808 and 974-194.the later one they found parts for . The airbag module they say the part is discontinued and they can't address the recall due to part unavailable. Mopar says there are parts available ??”
filed Jan 18, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 10 | 1% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 26 | 8% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 77 | 17% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 72 | 16% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 70 | 11% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 71 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.