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1990 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
13
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
16
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 1990 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. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V005000 Reported 293,369 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

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

    NHTSA 91V063000 Reported 17,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

  5. 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.

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 109,435 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Continued anti-lock and brake failure with no warning. System replaced on 2/11/97, 11/10/00, 11/16/00, & 2/13/01. Replaced with same parts that continue to fail. Very dangerous. Brakes go to floor wit”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2004 · Service brakes, air

“The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle.*jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2003 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer (Wagoneer 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16 mpg
City / Highway15 / 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 1990 Jeep Wagoneer

How do I know if my 1990 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 1990 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.