Jeep Grand Wagoneer recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1984–2025 with 44 recall campaigns and 250 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2022 (9), 2023 (7), and 2024 (6).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2022 (93), 2023 (60), and 1987 (18).
- Top recall themes: Other, Structure, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Engine, Steering.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Other
5 campaigns · Years: 1987, 2022–2024These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Structure
4 campaigns · Years: 1993, 2022–2025These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.
Brakes
3 campaigns · Years: 1986, 1993–1995These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Steering and suspension
3 campaigns · Years: 1984, 1993These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Airbags
2 campaigns · Years: 2022–2024These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Seats and restraints
2 campaigns · Years: 2022–2024These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1993–1998These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 02V053000 · Power train: Floor shift
Visibility and lighting
1 campaign · Years: 1984–1988These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
- 87V178000 · Visibility: Glass, side/rear
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Engine, Steering.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Lane departure: blind spot detection. |
| 2024 | 6 | 11 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. |
| 2023 | 7 | 60 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. |
| 2022 | 9 | 93 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Steering, Engine. |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission, Steering:linkages. |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:ignition. |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, other. |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control, Suspension:front. |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1993 | 6 | 13 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Air bags. |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly. |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Visibility:windshield wiper/washer. |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve). |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, other, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch. |
| 1987 | 2 | 18 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling. |
| 1986 | 2 | 14 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator. |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Exterior lighting:headlights:switch, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components. |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:windshield, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Structure , Back over prevention and Power train
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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