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1989 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
11
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
16
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1989 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. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V260000 Reported 52,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V003000 Reported 33,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  3. Cruise control (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 90V177000 Reported 165,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 168,388 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic who determined the ABS pump had not output.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“While in reverse vehicle accelerated suddenly, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries to driver. Vehicle was totaled*ak *jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2001 · Vehicle speed control

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer (Wagoneer Limited 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16 mpg
City / Highway14 / 19
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine6 cyl, 4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

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 1989 Jeep Wagoneer

How do I know if my 1989 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 1989 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 90V177000).

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.