Jeep Grand Wagoneer Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Jeep Grand Wagoneer model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 1989 drew the fewest (1) and the 1999 the most (9).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 11 |
| 1991 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | 11 |
| 1992 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Seat belts | — | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | Fuel system | — | — |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 11–16 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | Fuel system | — | 11 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 | Engine and engine cooling | — | — |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
2 | 5 | Air bags | 4★ | 18–19 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 | Fuel system | — | 11 |
| 1995 | 3 | 2 | Power train | — | — |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
3 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 17 |
| 1986 | 4 | 2 | Electrical system | — | 11–15 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 | Service brakes | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 | Seat belts | — | 11–14 |
| 1987 Among the most complaints |
5 | 2 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 11–15 |
| 1993 Among the most complaints |
8 | 6 | Power train | — | — |
| 1999 Among the most complaints |
9 | 0 | Power train | — | — |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
34 | 8 | Electrical system | — | 15–17 |
| 2023 | 49 | 8 | Electrical system | — | 15–17 |
| 2022 | 61 | 10 | Electrical system | — | 15–17 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1999 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 9 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 2 (22%); Air bags 1 (11%); Engine and engine cooling 1 (11%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 0 recall campaigns listed.
1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 8 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 2 (25%); Service brakes 2 (25%); Air bags 1 (13%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. 6 recall campaigns listed.
1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 2 (40%); Fuel system 2 (40%); Electrical system 1 (20%).
Reports mention 1 fire. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer years with the fewest complaints
1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Engine and engine cooling 1 (100%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Latches/locks/linkages 1 (100%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Jeep Grand Wagoneer owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 61 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Jeep Grand Wagoneer recalls
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/INADVERTENT VEHICLE MOVEMENT (1993–1998 model years; 1,620,000 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2002; 02V053000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2022–2023 model years; 1,033,433 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2024; 24V436000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111 (2026 model year; 844,027 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2026; 26V531000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FRONT BRAKE ROTOR (1993–1995 model years; 334,047 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 1999; 99V340000)
- Tire Pressure Monitor System May Fail/FMVSS 138 (2024–2026 model years; 201,975 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2026; 26V559000)
All 26 Jeep Grand Wagoneer recall campaigns · Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer years FAQ
Which Jeep Grand Wagoneer year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 1989 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Jeep Grand Wagoneer years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1999, 1993 and 1987 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Jeep Grand Wagoneer problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (66 of 200 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns covering the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Jeep Grand Wagoneer recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.