Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving her vehicle at approximately 30 MPH, through an intersection another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door. The contact stated that her vehicle was lifted about 10 FT off of the ground which caused the vehicle to land on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that in order for her granddaughter to exit, she had to climb through the roof of the vehicle. The contact stated that a police report was filed and the ambulance was called to the scene. The contact stated that her granddaughter did sustain injuries to her back and whiplash. The contact stated that she was unsure about the injuries sustained by the other vehicle involved in the crash. The contact stated the vehicle was totaled and towed to a scrapyard. …
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 airbag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed there were no open recalls or active warranties for the vehicle. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a report. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact's brother owned a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into his driver's side, causing his vehicle to crash into a tree. The contact's brother had no account of what happened the day of the crash. No air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact's brother sustained injuries to his face, was unable to walk, and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
2017 Jeep wrangler with 40,000 miles. Passenger Side Impact - No Air Bags. 1. the Safety restraint system. The Vehicle is now repaired and yes I'd like the EDR record examined for deployment criteria. Threshold, side safeing, Algorithm, etc. 2. My safety was at risk, No air bags deployed, I suffered bruising and I hit my head on the driver side window. 3. No, the Restraint Control Module/EDR record was not investigated. 4. No, the system was not indicating any air bag tell tale lights and was functioning normal. Heading North on ..., traveling 40 - 45 MPH, was broadsided by a vehicle traveling West on ... @ 30 MPH . My airbags did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that on various occasions while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
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. There was no warning lights prior to the clock spring failure (however, I've been told that it's normal). The issue arose on 08/07/25. The 'step' button, 'reset' button, channel change paddle, volume change paddle, and the horn don't work. The airbag also might not work (haven't tested it out frankly). The cruise control buttons seem to work however I don't use cruise control in this vehicle. The vehicle is a 2017 RHD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport.
The airbag clockspring is defective. I know other years have a recall on the defective part. The cost of labor and the cost of the part is too expensive. I consider this a safety issue and feel like it should be under a recall like the previous model years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the front end of the vehicle suddenly started to drift and caused the driver to lose control of the steering. As a result, the contact crashed into a metal fence post. The steering became inoperable after the crash and the air bags did not deploy. The driver and facial contusions. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to cottage grove Chrysler (2800 row river rd, cottage grove, or 97424) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,324.
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle that made a wrong turn. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and three passengers in the contact's vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact's vehicle was totaled and towed away. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
In an accident 01/30/2018. Hit vehicle that ran a red light in driver's side at somewhere betwen 30-40 MPH with the front of my vehicle. The other vehicle flipped over on it's top. It was a full size pick-up with loaded service body. The impact stopped my vehicle. My vehicle was a 2017 Jeep Wrangler with 7500 miles on it. As a result of the damaged my vehicle was a total loss.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events.
Airbag complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of the model year's 311 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › driver clockspring/spiral cassette (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Jeep Wrangler airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-734 (sensor/control module-inactive, Oct 13, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2017 Jeep Wrangler airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 18,000 miles, and 69% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 14 crashes, 0 fires and 14 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.