2008 Jeep Compass Airbags Problems

Your airbag warning light stays on even after you restart the car. This means your airbags may not deploy properly if you're in an accident, which is a serious safety concern. The problem likely requires diagnostic scanning and possibly repair or replacement of airbag system components.

Your Jeep was hit broadside at approximately 50 mph in a t-bone accident, but the airbags failed to deploy while airbags in the other two larger vehicles involved in the crash deployed properly. The Jeep driver sustained multiple injuries as a result of the airbags not deploying. The airbag system may need diagnostic testing and sensor replacement to determine why deployment didn't occur.

Your airbag warning light turned on while driving on the highway, and it flickered on and off before staying on solid. Your vehicle hasn't been in any accidents or off-road use, so this appears to be a malfunction. The airbag system will need diagnostic testing to identify the fault, which could involve checking sensors, wiring, or the airbag control module.

2008 JEEP COMPASS. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR CLOCK SPRING REPLACEMENT. *SMD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,100. *TR...UPDATED 05/22/13 *BF

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP COMPASS. SHE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITENTLY OFF AND ON AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF WIRE MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE AIRBAG DETONATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.