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Jeep Wagoneer Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns across the Jeep Wagoneer, 1982–2025. Owners have filed 447 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1990 drew the most (13) and the 1992 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Jeep Wagoneer complaints by model year

447 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

1989199019911992199319941996199719981999200020012022202320242025
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 1992 · 1 complaints
  • 1994 · 1 complaints
  • 2000 · 1 complaints

Most complaints

  • 1990 · 13 complaints
  • 1989 · 11 complaints
  • 1987 · 10 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 1996–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Jeep Wagoneer owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component1996199719981999200020012022202320242025
Electrical system 00000112248242
Engine 0000005450292
Unknown or other 0000103120141
Service brakes 001000381183
Power train 1000002721110
Steering 10000031861
Forward collision avoidance 00000027673
Suspension 00000015011

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Jeep Wagoneer recalls (35)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Wagoneer model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Jeep Wagoneer
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V584000Sep 10, 2026Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach2022–2025—
26V559000Sep 1, 2026Tire Pressure Monitor System May Fail/FMVSS 1382024, 2025—
26V413000Jun 30, 2026Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 1022023—
25V642000Sep 25, 2025Driver and Passenger Window Trim Pieces May Detach2022, 2023, 202444.4%
25V593000Sep 11, 2025Driver and Passenger Door Trim Pieces May Detach2022–202564.3%
24V944000Dec 19, 2024Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111202489.7%
24V436000Jun 13, 2024Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112022, 202391.4%
24V199000Mar 14, 2024Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 2082023, 202480.3%
23V716000Oct 26, 2023Seat Belt Assembly Inaccessible/FMVSS 208 & 2092022, 2023, 202493.1%
23V577000Aug 14, 2023Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112022, 2023, 202496%
23V545000Aug 3, 2023B-Pillar Trim May Interfere with Air Bag/FMVSS 2262022, 202395.8%
21V00A000Dec 21, 2021Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112022100%
21V919000Nov 23, 2021Seat May Not Lock into Upright Position/FMVSS 207202294.1%
21V873000Nov 10, 2021Disabled Air Bags202297.9%
98V005000Jan 12, 1998CHRYSLER/FRONT BRAKE ROTOR1990, 1991—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Jeep Wagoneer (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2025★★★★☆5★5★3★suv 4wd
2024★★★★☆5★5★3★suv 4wd
2023★★★★☆5★5★3★suv 4wd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

198916 mpg
199016 mpg
202217–18 mpg
202317–20 mpg
202419–97 mpg
202519–93 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Jeep Wagoneer FAQ

How many recalls has the Jeep Wagoneer had?

NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns that cover at least one Jeep Wagoneer model year from 1982 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Jeep Wagoneer year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1990 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (13) and the 1992 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Jeep Wagoneer problems?

Across the 1996–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Jeep Wagoneer get?

EPA rates the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer at 19 to 93 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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