10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
26 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,627 miles

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2016 Jeep Wrangler seat belts / air bags problems

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2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #66

Jan 152024

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At 70000 miles our vehicle has an airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. After diagnostics it was determined that a OBD / DTC code was present : "B1B06 Driver Airbag Squib 2 Circuit Open" Per the manufacturer FCA, this code indicates an issue with the Airbag clockspring, and the driver side airbag may not deploy in case of a crash, hence placing the driver at risk of injury or death. Although FCA issued a safety recall for this issue, it only covers vehicles manufactured before May-2-2016. Our vehicle was manufactured on May-27 yet is suffering from the exact same issue, but not covered by the safety recall as per FCA representatives. "Safety Recall S40 / NHTSA 16V-288 Airbag Clockspring" Attached. This is apparently a known issue on many Jeep Wranglers, not just the ones manufactured between the posted dates, yet FCA does not offer support for vehicle owners whose airbag may not deploy in the case of a crash.

- Newark, De, Usa, DE, USA

problem #65

Jul 202022

Wrangler

  • miles
Air bad light is on all the time and the horn does not work.

- American Fork, UT, USA

problem #64

May 152023

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owned a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle driving at high speeds rear-ended the contact's vehicle, causing her vehicle to flip over twice; however, no air bags were deployed. The contact sustained a fractured tibia, fibula, and pelvis that required 6 surgeries with 1 surgery pending medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Seminole, FL, USA

problem #63

May 072023

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The airbags did not go off when I was struck from the front. Impact was 40 to 50MPH. AAA insurance carrier says its a complete loss with over $31,000 worth or repairs. They are salvaging the Jeep. The Jeep is at my home and available for inspection until AAA insurance takes it away. I was the only one in the Jeep when it was hit. With only the seatbelt to restrain me it severely twisted my body to the left. I have head, neck, back pain with 6 herniated disks. I have dizziness, nausea and loud nonstop ringing in the ears. Airbags have not been inspected by anyone. Only the damages were inspected by the insurance carrier. No warning lights, messages or symptoms prior to the accident.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #62

Nov 172021

Wrangler

  • miles
Engine has failed. Had it inspected by two mechanics and they said the same thing, there are broken internal components possibly due to defective components.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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problem #61

Feb 032023

Wrangler

  • miles
My 2016 jeep wrangler, is having major issues. My seatbelts completely stopped working last week February 3, 2023. I had left the mechanics because I had the back window replaced, and the back hood of my jeep wrangler. When pulling out of their driveway, I realized my seatbelt was very tight, but I still got to hook it. When I got home from my drive one and a half hours away, I went to use my car and the seat belts would not work. Driver side and passenger side seat belts have completely seized. Has my jeep wrangler 2016 had any recalls. My son died December 10, 2019. I have never had any other problems with my jeep wrangler. I believe in jeep and the company who makes them. The body shop told me to get rid of my jeep. I cannot do that and since my son died in my jeep wrangler and drug dealers threw him in the back seat, letting him die after they stuck him with a needle full of fentanyl. Please help I do not want to part with my jeep wrangler. I am sure with the Vin number you will be able to trace anything that has gone on with my Jeep! I could have missed many recalls because my son was very sick, from 2016 until his death 2019. I purchased the car brand new in 2016 in upstate New York. Please tell me how I can get help so my seatbelt will work again and the airbag can be inspected. It must be a recall issue I can-??t think of anything else and I need your help. I now live in Port Charlotte, Florida, and I am near my daughter. This jeep wrangler has been very good to us. It saved my son-??s life and his girlfriends in that prior accident. Something is very wrong with the seatbelts and possibly the mechanisms attached to the seat, bag, and seatbelts. I-??m not sure. But the jeep is a fantastic vehicle and I love it. Please help or call me 518-421-7073. Thank you very much. Lori.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #60

Dec 022022

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My wife was involved in an injury accident 12/02/2023 due to failure of the ABS Module not activating and the Air bag system not deploying. She was cut off by a hit and run driver. She slammed on the brakes went into an uncontrollable skid lost control on the Highway went off the road tumbled end over end 4 times no air bag deployment. No ABS or Air bag warning lights were on both systems failed.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #59

Dec 222022

Wrangler

  • miles
This Jeep is a right hand drive wrangler. Airbag light, traction control light came on, and my horn quit working. Cruise control quit working, and then my antilock brake system was malfunctioning. I couldn't figure out why. So I went to both the Jeep dealership, and the local autozone where they scanned my Jeep for codes, and it's saying a bad clockspring. They said there is a known recall for 2016 models, but mine isn't included. They said to figure out why this Jeep is not included.. Why is my Jeep not included in the already known recall for the bad clock springs?

- Mansfield, PA, USA

problem #58

Aug 262022

Wrangler

  • miles
Experiencing illumination of the airbag warning lamp. Upon further investigation the technician may found one or more of B1B Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Current "recall" or "extended warranty applies to 2011 to 5/2/2016. My vehicles build date is 6/2016. My question is was the faulty part possible used after 5/2/2016 in Toledo where my vehicle was built. The airbag clock spring seems to have been a issue for awhile. I seen "recalls" all the way back to 2007. I just wanted to figure out my vehicle is being excluded from the "extended warranty" when I am have the same issues as a vehicle built just one month before mine.

- Ozark, AL, USA

problem #57

Sep 012021

Wrangler

  • miles
My airbag light is on all the time and my horn stopped working.

- American Fork, UT, USA

problem #56

Aug 052022

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

was in a 4way stop approaching it actually.I was going eastbound the other motorist was going south bound. He made a right turnouts west bound lane but he took it without slowing down for stop sign he didn't stop at all.he drove onto my front bumper side head on at a fast rate ofspeed.his airbags deployed my did not. I had my seat belt on but my airbags did go off.i got jerked around violently my head has not stopped from hurting and been dizzy and nauseous lately

- El Monte, CA, USA

problem #55

Mar 162022

Wrangler

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the air bags, seat belts, and ABS warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V288000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Weslaco, TX, USA

problem #54

Jun 072022

Wrangler

  • miles
I ran into a truck that stopped in the middle of the road, The impact was hard. My airbags didnt deploy. My chest is hurting

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #53

Mar 112022

Wrangler

  • miles
Air bag light on saying it needs a clock spring I was just driving and light came

- La Harpe, IL, USA

problem #52

Oct 112021

Wrangler

  • miles
My 2016 Jeep Wrangler with 53,000 miles on had the airbag light come on and when I went to have it checked it was due to a Occupant restraint control module malfunction. I was told this might not allow the airbags to deploy and that it could even deploy spontaneously. I have seem all kinds of recalls across the years for OCR related items(especially from FCA/Chrysler) https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/chrysler-statement-occupant-restraint-control-orc-module/ You can inspect if you would like. Dealer noted the ORC was malfunctioning.

- Zionsville, IN, USA

problem #51

Sep 152021

Wrangler

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and diagnosed with needing the clock spring replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V288000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #50

Jul 012021

Wrangler

  • miles
I was in a high speed impact collision rear ended at full speed and thrown into vehicle in front of me, me and my husband both suffered facial trauma as airbags did not deploy and both front seats twisted ans broke backwards in backseat where my 2 minor children were located.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #49

Sep 012020

Wrangler

  • miles
The clock spring has gone out, 15 and older was issued a recall, my 2016 (built 2015) is not included and denied buy jeep. My airbag light has been on about 20,000 miles now.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #48

Apr 122021

Wrangler

  • miles
Airbag clockspring has been recalled previously on this vehicle and was replaced, but same issue has occured again, with air bag warning light on and no horn or steering wheel controls. Vehicle is only a 2016 and should not have this reoccuring issue.

- Lowell, VT, USA

problem #47

Apr 172021

Wrangler

  • 153,000 miles
Air bag light came on causing my air bags to not deploy if I do get in an accident.

- San Augustine, TX, USA

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