1987 JEEP WAGONEER
6 recalls, 12 complaints - 2 TSBs
89V219000 Nov 21, 1989
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
Remedy
INSTALL PROPER LABEL.
88V106000 Jul 1, 1988
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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.
87V035000 Mar 18, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE MAY CONTAIN AN OUT OF TOLERANCE THROTTLE BODY.
Consequence
THIS COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURNING TOIDLE WHEN RELEASED.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE BODIES.
87V022000 Feb 25, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
CRUISE CONTROL MODULE COULD HAVE INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.
Consequence
INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION COULD RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE MODULE, AS NECESSARY.
86V160000 Dec 11, 1986
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
A STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF ENGINE THAT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CHAFING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT ... Read more
Remedy
REMOVE STUD AND REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE AND LINE ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLES WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Apr 30, 2002
SEE LETTER SENT VIA USMAIL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: May 20, 2000
00 T 005 000/TREAD SEPARATION: RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING ON A DIRT ROAD AT 25-30 MPH, NOTICE A FLAPPING SOUND BEFORE THE PROBLEM COMMENCE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN A 1987 JEEP, WAGENEER; AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALL AT 80400 MILES, DOT UNAVAILABLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 4, 1999
ON A TRIP AND AT 65 MPH WENT OVER RAIL ROAD CROSSING AND AS SUSPENSION TRAVELED FELT LIKE THE DRIVE LINE WAS COMMING THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN.SOMETHING IN THE DRIVE TRAIN DID INDEED BOTTON OUT NOT THE SUSPENSION. ALSO STEERING WHEEL BROKE LOOSE ON THIS TRIP AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE BOLTS BROK... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 4, 1999
ON A TRIP AND AT 65 MPH WENT OVER RAIL ROAD CROSSING AND AS SUSPENSION TRAVELED FELT LIKE THE DRIVE LINE WAS COMMING THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN.SOMETHING IN THE DRIVE TRAIN DID INDEED BOTTON OUT NOT THE SUSPENSION. ALSO STEERING WHEEL BROKE LOOSE ON THIS TRIP AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE BOLTS BROK... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 22, 1999
Incident date: Feb 2, 1999
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM IS ENCLOSED WITH NO PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PLASTIC FILL BOTTLE EXPLODING IF ENGINE OVERHEATS. (1ST VEHICLE ON DOC# 607835).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 22, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO THE MONTH THAT VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED (87V-022). *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 29, 1997
Incident date: Jan 7, 1997
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE GAS TANK RUPTURING DURING A REAR END ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE, IN LESS THAN A MINUTE THE FIRE ENGULFED THE ENTIRE REAR END, RESULTING IN A FATALITY AND TWO INJURIES. *AK
Crash
Fire
2 injured
1 deaths
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1996
STEERING WHEEL LOOSE DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 21, 1995
ELECTRIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING FUEL PUMP/FUEL INJECTION TO CONTINUE RUNNING EVEN WITH KEY REMOVED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 21, 1995
SERPENTINE IDLER PULLEY BELT BEARING FAILED. *DSH
SEAT BELTS
Jun 27, 1995
PURCHASE JEEP NEW AND THE FRONT SEAT BELT AUTOMATIC RESTRAINT NEVER WORK KEEP TAKING IT TO THE DEALER SAY DON'T HAVE TIME TO FIX THE SEAT BELT . TT
SEATS
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE UPON APPLYING BRAKES. *AW
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 JEEP WAGONEER
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 |
98733
Dec 1, 1997
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SUBJECT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION #733--BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK. *YC
231693
Mar 1, 1993
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REDESIGNED LIFTGATE LATCH. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, JEEP WAGONEER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE24018
Opened: Jul 19, 2024
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 80 consumer complaints alleging an engine stall and loss of motive power on model year (MY) 2022 RAM 1500 pickup trucks and 2022 Jeep Wagoneer SUV vehicles. The particular engines in the subject vehicles are equipped with the Fiat Chrysler Autom... Read more
DP87022
Opened: Jul 14, 1987 , Closed: Oct 23, 1987
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JEEP WAGONEER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JEEP WAGONEER across all model years (1969, 2025).
91
Total Recalls
808
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
66
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
JEEP WAGONEER - Year by Year
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| 2025 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2024 | 6 | 101 | View |
| 2023 | 8 | 190 | View |
| 2022 | 9 | 414 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 18 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 6 | 12 | |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |