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1987 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 1987 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 (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 87V035000 Reported 20,439 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.

    Remedy: Replace suspect throttle bodies.

  4. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 87V022000 Reported 3,996 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.

    Remedy: Replace module, as necessary.

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

    NHTSA 86V160000 Reported 635 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  6. 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.

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“See letter sent via usmail. No safety defect listed. *ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 7, 2002 · Tires

“00 t 005 000/tread separation: right rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling on a dirt road at 25-30 MPH, notice a flapping sound before the problem commence. Driver and passenger in”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 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 1987 Jeep Wagoneer

How do I know if my 1987 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 1987 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 86V159000).

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.