2001 Jeep Wrangler air bags problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Jeep Wrangler — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The airbag clock spring has failed causing an airbag light and shut down of airbag system. The part, Airbag clock spring with speed control has been discontinued by Jeep and nobody makes the 2001-2002 clock springs aftermarket.”
filed Apr 21, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville chrysler dodge jeep ram arlington (9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225) where it was diagnosed that the passenger…”
filed May 13, 2019
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 2001 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.