1986 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER

2 recalls — 14 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
85V140000 Oct 29, 1985
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
CERTAIN OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM ... Read more
Remedy
FLUSH AND REFILL BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NEW HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID.
230 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

14 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE WHOLE CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE FAILED, CAUSING A COMPLETE MELTDOWN OF ALL ENGINE PARTS. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VEHICLE JUST STARTED LOSING POWER WITH SMOKE AND FOWL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA. THE JEEP DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Nov 30, 1992
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE DASHBOARD.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 14, 1996
Incident date: Feb 14, 1996
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES HAVE BROKEN, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Oct 12, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
COOLANT LEAKED INTO HEATER/AC HOUSING, AC IS NO LONG WORKING. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 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 16.0 14.0 Regular $4,300
4.2L 6-cyl, Manual 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 13.0 17.0 15.0 Regular $4,000
5.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 10.0 12.0 11.0 Regular $5,450

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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1999 0 11 View
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1997 1 1 View
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1994 2 2 View
1993 7 13 View
1992 0 1 View
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1990 0 2 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 1 3 View
1987 2 18 View
1986 (current) 2 14
1985 1 6 View
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