Replace the clockspring in the steering column ASAP.
Messing around with an airbag means there is a finite, but small, chance that it blows up in your face.
You could…. just saying. Move the steering wheel to where the light just turns on. Disconnect the steering column (one bolt under the hood) and turn the steering wheel back 1 full turn and reconnect everything (that one bolt).
I assume any buttons on the steering works? On my ‘01 I have stereo and cruise control on the wheel itself.
Air bag light on, while driving a warning bell goes off every couple of minutes the seat belt
is being used or on.
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24 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 02/03/2014
Fuel/propulsion: the vehicle will run after starting for 5-8 minutes then the rpm's drop to 300 and acts like its going to stall; then. The car begins bucking, jerking, and revving up. There are loud clunks from the engine compartments. I have replaced the cam & crankshaft sensors, throttle position sensor and no change yet. Next I am going to replace the fuel pump, filter, the fuel line between them. Air bags: the airbag light goes on and off. The only fix I have read about is the clock spring. . . Talk about money pit!! brakes: yes. Front brakes have locked up and caused issues. Discs and calipers have been replaced. Also, driver's side break light is not functional. The tail lights work, but once the brake is depressed, the right and top lights work, but the driver's light is off. And just for fun. . . I've had to replace both side mirrors due to internal springs failing as well as both front window regulators and motors. When I went to autozone to get parts, they correct window regulator was under the 2000 model year; 1999 did not fit. We are gonna get rid of this Jeep. . . Chrysler needs a lesson in taking responsibility. We'll buy a Toyota.
2 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 03/02/2013
No accident report to file but the potential associated with the air bag light intermittently going on/off while driving the 1999 Jeep gcl. After viewing some postings on line there is a definite trend associated with these units. Easiest, least expensive fix is to pull fuse for the air bag controls, I put up with the annoying chime but wonder if the air bag will work during these intermittent faults. Have you seen any reports of accidents with 1999 Jeeps with no air bag deployment??? most apparent cause is the clockspring mechanism in the steering wheel, which only the dealer can repair. Time for a recall!!!.
3 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 09/26/2012
Air bag lights and chime keep coming on. Was told air bags will not work. Factory defect.
4 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 10/01/2011
We have owned our 1999 Grand Cherokee since 1999 - its been a great car but every single issue listed on this website has befallen us. Currently @ 149k miles we have no heat on the driver side due to blend door assembly, the airbag light goes off all the time and there is no heat in the drivers side seat. I am shocked that so many people have the exact same issues and that to me says there is truly something wrong. We also took part in a class action suit that covered some of the expenses we had in continually replacing the brakes - especially the rotors which warp with out notice and can do that if you just step on the brakes to hard! even if you have just had them replaced. Cheap parts? I am a die hard Jeep owner but after reading all of these postings I am wondering if my alliance should be elsewhere?.
5 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 03/10/2011
I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 110,000 miles and the air bag light comes on and chimes. I have been told by a dealer I need a new clock spring. This is a very expensive repair and I have found it to be a very, very common problem and should be addressed with a recall.
6 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 02/11/2011
Went over a bump in the road from a manhole cover and the car chimed and the air bag light illuminated. Upon further investigation it appears to be a faulty clockspring which when it fully breaks the airbag will not longer function. This part is inaccessible to be broken from an outside source and controls whether the driver's side airbag works; a failure of it should be considered for recall as it is a faulty part. Hundreds of online forums have people complaining of this same issue.
7 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 12/23/2010
The airbag light constantly comes on and chimes in my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. It is mostly noted when I am steering the vehicle through turns.
8 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 10/20/2010
Two complaints-(1) at approximately 120,000 miles the diver's front seat bracket broke and began leaning the seat backwards. After another 8,000 miles the bracket completely broke. It was welded by a professional welder and replaced. At approximately 138,000 miles it broke again and will have to be welded again but I cannot afford to pay to have it fixed right now. I researched and found that this is a very, very common complaint and safety issue on my model-99 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (2) at approximately 142,000 miles the air bag light began coming on and going off intermitently and now it does so frequently, especially when turning. I have been advised by a mechanic friend that it is the clockspring wires in the steering column and hat only a dealer can fix it. Like the seat problem, this is a safety issue and from my research I have found that it is a very, very common issue as well. I cannot afford to have a dealer replace the clocksping as I have been quoted upwards of $300 to do so.
9 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 09/16/2010
The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While traveling 35 mph, the contact stated that the air bag light suddenly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 127,000. Updated 01/14/11 updated 04/04/11.
10 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 06/04/2010
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee- 112,000 mile. -air bag light comes on and "dings" when the steering wheel is turned to the left. The light stays on for about five to ten seconds depending on the length of the turn. Concern is that air bag will not function properly in a crash situation. This began a couple of months ago with intermittent occurrences but is increasing in frequency. Internet reports from consumers show this to be a common problem with the 1999 jgc. Shouldn't this be looked into? it costs several hundred dollars to repair this safety issue at a dealer. This seems to be a manufacturer defect.
11 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 03/03/2009
Air bag light is now and keeps beeping.
12 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 12/15/2008
Airbag light is flashing on and off.
13 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 11/01/2008
I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo with 100k miles. The airbag light turns on periodically with a "ding" and then shuts off. I believe that this is a problem from the factory because a number of other owners of this same vehicle model have complained of this exact problem around the same amount of mileage. Jeep should make this a recall because it is a safety issue and it was caused by faulty parts not the owners.
14 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 07/22/2008
Airbag light and chime continuously and randomly are displayed while driving. . . Dealer indicates the solution is "probably" a defective clock spring.
15 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 05/18/2008
My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the airbag light coming on and off. I have researched this on the internet and have found many people with the same problem, the clock spring in the steering wheel needs to be replaced. I believe this is a major problem with the Jeep in general.
16 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 04/21/2008
The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently. He also heard a chiming sound coming from the air bag area. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer; however, he consulted two Chrysler dealers that stated there were no relevant recalls. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 120,121 and failure mileage was 120,098.
17 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 03/10/2008
The air bag fault indicator keeps chiming.
18 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 02/01/2008
Nothing leading up tp this issue. . . About 150000 miles on it when it started. Airbag light and alarm go on and off randomly ( 1-2 times per minute) while driving. Dealer says replace entire airbag for more than $2000. Are they kidding?.
19 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 10/01/2007
I and numerous others it seems (see. . Read more...
20 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 04/04/2005
Consumer has a Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1999. The air bag light comes on intermittently. He found some recalls on a Dodge truck with similar problems. When he makes a turn or goes over a bump the air bag light comes on. The dealership told him to call dealership to resolve the problem. The manufacturer informed the consumer that there were no recalls or TSB regarding the problem and that it was the consumer's responsibility to have the vehicle repaired. He is concerned that if he is involved in an accident that the air bags will not work.
21 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 06/01/2004
99 Jeep Grand Cherokee with engine problems customer states that the rpm's would immediately go up to the 200 or sometimes higher as soon as he starts up the car and also accelerate when the brakes are applied* the consumer stated various parts were replaced, however the problem returned. The consumers wife was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle started to accelerate on its own, she applied the brakes as hard as she could, however the vehicle continued to proceed in a forward motion. The only solution was to place the vehicle into park. After placing the vehicle in park, the consumers wife placed it in drive again and immediately it started to accelerate uncontrollably. Applying the brakes with full force did not solve the problem. When aaa arrived and started the vehicle, nothing happened. The sudden acceleration happened again while the consumers daughter was driving. During one of the sudden acceleration incidents, the consumers wife was injured. The right front wheel speed sensor was replaced. The coolant radiator fan relay and water pump were replaced. The air bag light was on, the transmission seal was leaking. The fuel pump was replaced. The right and left hub bearing were replaced.
22 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 01/10/2004
I own a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The air bag light and alarm goes off constantly. Jeep dealer reported a break in "clock spring" in steering colum. Says it is a common probelm. Jeep will not fix. Cost is $186. 00. I think this common probelm is a design flaw and causes an unnecessary distraction while driving.
23 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 06/09/2003
Problems with clock spring. . The air bag light illuminated and there were warning tone signals when a right turn was made.
24 Air Bag Light On problem
Failure Date: 09/01/2002
Airbag light illuminating every ten seconds on and off. Consumer feels unsafe driving under these conditions. Please provide any further information.