2017 Jeep Wrangler air bags problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while traveling at 60 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The airbags failed to deploy upon impact. No injuries were reported. No police report was filed. The vehicle remained operable and was driven to the residence. Two days later, the…”
filed Jun 5, 2026
“The clock spring has failed. There is a current recall for the clock spring mechanisms in the 2011-2016 Jeep Wranglers. The vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic who informed me of the recall to begin with. The fuse for the clock spring (along with all the other fuses) are working as normal…”
filed Aug 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it…Campaign 16V734000 · Oct 13, 2016
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% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 77 | 17% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 72 | 16% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 70 | 11% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 71 | 11% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 128 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.