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1986 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1986 Jeep Wagoneer, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1986 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. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 89V219000 Reported 11 vehicles potentially affected DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS

    Tire reserve load label may not have been installed.

    Remedy: Install proper label.

  2. 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.

  3. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 86V159000 Reported 6,958 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  4. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 86V146000 Reported 4,928 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V139000 Reported 14,643 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1986 Jeep Wagoneer have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Pe#00020; front passenger's tire blewout. Vehicle was moving approximately 20 MPH. Tire experienced a large rip where the tread met the sidewall. Tires were purchased brand new at a tire center. Appro”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2000 · Tires

“The right rear tire blew i lost controll and totaled the vehicle with my two childern with me.( DOT number: w1hl tire size: 9235/75r15 )”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2000 · Tires

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 1986 Jeep Wagoneer

How do I know if my 1986 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1986 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 85V139000).

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.