Component Record

Jeep Wrangler 1997 Air Bags Problems

48 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage48 complaints

48 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V060000Reported April 8, 1996 - 700 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 700 vehicles across all affected models.

97V080000Reported May 16, 1997 - 125,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 125,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V046000Reported March 10, 1998 - 1,600 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,600 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine120 Fuel and Propulsion System62 Power Train57 Seat Belts36 Brakes33 Vehicle Structure32

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.