Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1986 Jeep Wagoneer. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗EQUIPMENT:TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL (GLOVE COMPARTME
- Summary
- TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
- Consequence
- VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
- Remedy
- INSTALL PROPER LABEL.
BRAKES:POWER ASSIST:PRIMARY:BOOSTER
- Summary
- BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.
- Consequence
- THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
- Remedy
- REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.
STEERING:LINKAGES:OTHER
- Summary
- 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.
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
- Summary
- ACCELERATOR CABLE BUSHING COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE ACCELERATOR LEVER ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ENGINE CONTROL WITH ENGINE RETURNING TO IDLE.
- Remedy
- REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET AND LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, SPILLS GASOLINE AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.
- Remedy
- RECONNECT FUEL LINE FITTING, AS REQUIRED.
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seat belts is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 | 40% |
| Tires | 2 | 40% |
| Steering | 1 | 20% |
How 1986 compares with other Wagoneer years
Best and worst Wagoneer years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1987 | 10 | 6 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990 | 13 | 5 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1986 Jeep Wagoneer FAQ
How many recalls does the 1986 Jeep Wagoneer have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 89V219000 (equipment), 88V106000 (brake), 86V159000 (steering), 86V146000 (vehicle speed control), 85V139000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1986 Jeep Wagoneer problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Seat belts (2), Tires (2), Steering (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1986 Wagoneer compare with other years?
Among the 1982–1991 Jeep Wagoneer model years at least five years old, the 1982 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1990 the most (13). The 1986 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.