Jeep Wagoneer Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 50 safety recalls and 453 owner complaints across 36 model years of the Jeep Wagoneer (1969–2025). The most-complained-about year is 2022.
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2025 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 6 |
| 2024 Jeep Wagoneer | 8 | 55 |
| 2023 Jeep Wagoneer | 9 | 111 |
| 2022 Jeep Wagoneer | 10 | 208 |
| 2001 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Jeep Wagoneer | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 Jeep Wagoneer | 5 | 13 |
| 1989 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 11 |
| 1988 Jeep Wagoneer | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 Jeep Wagoneer | 6 | 10 |
| 1986 Jeep Wagoneer | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 Jeep Wagoneer | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 Jeep Wagoneer | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 Jeep Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Jeep Wagoneer | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 Jeep Wagoneer | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 Jeep Wagoneer | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Jeep Wagoneer | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 Jeep Wagoneer | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 Jeep Wagoneer | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 Jeep Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 Jeep Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 Jeep Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
What Jeep Wagoneer owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 453 complaints with NHTSA. The 2022 model year has the most, with 208.
All Jeep Wagoneer recalls (50)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Jeep Wagoneer, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Roof and pillars (structure)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once…
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Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect…
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,…
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall…
Model years: 2023
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Exterior trim (structure)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at…
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Exterior trim (structure)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this…
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Software (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Incorrect software in the rearview camera module may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall…
Model years: 2024
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Camera (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such,…
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…
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Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette and column (steering)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The third-row seat belts may not allow occupants to properly access or fasten the seat belt to the buckle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…
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Display function (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and 2022-2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to…
Remedy: Dealers will update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,…
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Roof and pillars (structure)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA…
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Display function (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer…
Model years: 2022
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Seats
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The second-row center-seat recliner pull strap may bind on the seat trim surface, preventing the seat back from locking into the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the rear center-seat recliner strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…
Model years: 2022
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Software (air bags) and air bags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.
Model years: 2022
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Rotor (service brakes)
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake…
Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Model years: 1990, 1991
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.
Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's ABS and repair as necessary. The warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the ABS brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master cylinder snap ring has been traced to chlorine leaking from the low pressure hydraulic hose which may cause it to break; front brake hose to tire interference which may cause failure of…
Remedy: Replace ABS low pressure hose; rebuild master brake cylinder; inspect, service interference problems, and replace front brake hose as necessary.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Improper insertion/crimping of the hose-to-end fittings of the high pressure hose on the anti-lock brake system can cause detachment of the hose from the ABS system, and discharge of hydraulic fluid.
Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose.
Model years: 1990
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Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.
Remedy: Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.
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Labels (equipment)
Tire reserve load label may not have been installed.
Remedy: Install proper label.
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Hydraulic (service brakes)
Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.
Remedy: Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Remedy: Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
Model years: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
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Linkages (vehicle speed control)
Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.
Remedy: Replace suspect throttle bodies.
Model years: 1987
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Vehicle speed control
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Remedy: Replace module, as necessary.
Model years: 1987
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. Consequence of defect: chafing of the fuel hose could occur which could result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage.
Model years: 1987
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Linkages (steering)
Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. Consequence of defect: couplers could be out of tolerance resulting in steering wheel misalignment with eventual loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.
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Cables (vehicle speed control)
Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. Consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle.
Remedy: Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.
Model years: 1986
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled. Consequence of defect: if the fuel line becomes disconnected, spills gasoline and an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion may occur.
Remedy: Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required.
Model years: 1986
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Remedy: The dealer will have the module properly secured if necessary, without charge.
Model years: 1985
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Improperly tightened bolt on steering shaft allows the connector on the shaft to slip. Steering movements will not be transmitted to the gear box.
Remedy: The vehicle will be inspected and the upper pinch bolt will be tightened if necessary at no charge to owner.
Model years: 1985
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Differential unit (power train)
A defective differential pinion shaft may exist which can come in contact with the drive pinion gear, causing rear wheel lock-up.
Remedy: Pinion shaft and clips, and possibly the pinion gear, will be replaced without charge.
Model years: 1984
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Steering
These vehicles may have bolts in the steering system that were not properly tightened.
Remedy: The adjusting tube clamp bolt and the steering gear attaching bolt torque will be tested. The bolts will be tightened and the front wheel toe setting adjusted if necessary and at no cost to owner.
Model years: 1984
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Banjo housing (power train)
Improper assembly of the rear axle may cause axle bearing failure and could result in the separation of a rear axle and wheel.
Remedy: The differential and axles will be inspected for the defect and replaced without charge, if necessary.
Model years: 1984
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Lubricant (power train)
Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the original production lubricant at no charge to the owner.
Model years: 1982
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Vehicle speed control
The transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. This may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. Vehicles may return to idle slowly.
Remedy: Each end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.
Model years: 1981
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Axle shaft (power train)
The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly. A damaged bearing could result in axle and wheel disengagement from the vehicle while in motion.
Remedy: The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.
Model years: 1979, 1980
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Incorrect headlamps may have been installed on the involved vehicles. These headlamps have been approved for export only and do not meet u.s. Requirements.
Remedy: The right and left headlamps will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Model years: 1980
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Electrical system: module
Vehicles were built with wire connectors that fail to allow the current flow needed to support the electronic control of the engine ignition.
Remedy: Dealer will install improved wire connectors without charge to owners.
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Unknown or other
Model years: 1976
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Model years: 1976
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Carburetor system (fuel system)
Model years: 1975
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Carburetor system (fuel system)
Model years: 1975
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Vehicle speed control
Model years: 1975
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Exterior lighting
Model years: 1974
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Power assist (service brakes)
Model years: 1974
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Model years: 1971, 1972
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Suspension: rear
Model years: 1970
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
Model years: 1970
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Master cylinder (service brakes)
Model years: 1969
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
Model years: 1969
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- 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.