1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Floor shift (power train)
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level properly. *ak *slc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 1997 · Fuel system, other
Compare Jeep Grand Wagoneer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Grand Wagoneer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1 | 5 |
| 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2 | 5 |
| 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1 | 3 |
| 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 6 | 8 |
| 1994 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 10 | 61 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 8 | 49 |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 8 | 34 |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 3 | 3 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 5 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
How do I know if my 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V053000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
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- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.