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1985 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1985 Jeep Wagoneer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 1985 Jeep Wagoneer

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hydraulic (service brakes)

    NHTSA 88V106000 Reported 1,600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  2. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 84V138000 Reported 2,218 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Remedy: The dealer will have the module properly secured if necessary, without charge.

  3. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 84V122000 Reported 265 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1985 Jeep Wagoneer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Fuel sending unit which is attacheed to top of the gas tank does not register on the dash. Sending unit needs to be replaced, jeep/chrysler cannot locate a replacement part. On the internet there were”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 1999 · Fuel system, gasoline

Compare Jeep Wagoneer model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Wagoneer model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Jeep Wagoneer20
1970 Jeep Wagoneer30
1971 Jeep Wagoneer20
1972 Jeep Wagoneer20
1973 Jeep Wagoneer11
1974 Jeep Wagoneer30
1975 Jeep Wagoneer51
1976 Jeep Wagoneer40
1977 Jeep Wagoneer10
1978 Jeep Wagoneer11
1979 Jeep Wagoneer21
1980 Jeep Wagoneer30
1981 Jeep Wagoneer20
1982 Jeep Wagoneer21
1983 Jeep Wagoneer12
1984 Jeep Wagoneer33
1985 Jeep Wagoneer31
1986 Jeep Wagoneer55
1987 Jeep Wagoneer610
1988 Jeep Wagoneer03
1989 Jeep Wagoneer311
1990 Jeep Wagoneer513
1991 Jeep Wagoneer22
1992 Jeep Wagoneer01
1993 Jeep Wagoneer03
1994 Jeep Wagoneer01
1996 Jeep Wagoneer02
1997 Jeep Wagoneer02
1998 Jeep Wagoneer03
1999 Jeep Wagoneer02
2000 Jeep Wagoneer01
2001 Jeep Wagoneer03
2022 Jeep Wagoneer10208
2023 Jeep Wagoneer9111
2024 Jeep Wagoneer855
2025 Jeep Wagoneer36

Checking a specific 1985 Jeep Wagoneer

How do I know if my 1985 Jeep 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Jeep Wagoneer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 84V122000).

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

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.