1985 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER

1 recalls — 6 complaints

87V178000 Nov 23, 1987
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
Consequence
WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.
180,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Jun 11, 1997
THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONSTANTLY BURNS OUT, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS/RUNNING LIGHTS/DASH AND INTERIOR LIGHTS TO BURN OUT, AND THE TRUCK CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1995
DRIVER'S AND RIGHT REAR FEMALE SEAT BUCKLES ARE BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jun 4, 1995
PLASTIC OUTER SHELL OF SEAT BELT BUCKLES BROKE, CAUSING BELTS TO RELEASE. *SKD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Oct 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 27, 1995
BOLT THAT HOLDS STEERING WHEEL HAS LOOSENED, REPLACED BOLT ON STEERING WHEEL. TT THE PIVOT BOLT IN LOWER COLUMN BACKED OUT. *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 19, 1995
Incident date: Jan 15, 1995
AUTO-TRAN: GAS PEDAL STUCK; ENGINE ACCELERATED IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE MANNER; APPLIED BRAKES; SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE; NO PRIOR WARNING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jan 19, 1995
Incident date: Jan 15, 1995
AUTO-TRAN: GAS PEDAL STUCK; ENGINE ACCELERATED IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE MANNER; APPLIED BRAKES; SHUT OFF ENGINE TO STOP VEHICLE; NO PRIOR WARNING. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 14.0 15.0 14.0 Regular $4,300
5.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 10.0 12.0 11.0 Regular $5,450
4.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 14.0 16.0 14.0 Regular $4,300

CO2 Emissions: 634.8 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

JEEP GRAND WAGONEER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP GRAND WAGONEER across all model years (1984–2025).

53 Total Recalls
298 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JEEP GRAND WAGONEER — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2024 7 35 View
2023 9 72 View
2022 14 102 View
1999 0 11 View
1998 1 5 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 1 0 View
1995 2 3 View
1994 2 2 View
1993 7 13 View
1992 0 1 View
1991 0 1 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 1 3 View
1987 2 18 View
1986 2 14 View
1985 (current) 1 6
1984 2 2 View

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