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1970-2025 · 35 model years

Jeep Wagoneer Problems by year

Owners have filed 473 complaints about the Jeep Wagoneer across 35 model years, and it has 49 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (215), while 1996, 1999, 2000 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age2022215 complaints · 10 recallsSee the 2022
Complaints
473
Recalls
49
Crashes
30
Fires
8
Injuries
17
Deaths
1

Wagoneer complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20258310BrakesF
202458820Engine & coolingF
2023117950Engine & coolingF
202221510123Electrical systemF
20013001Electrical systemB
20001000-A
19992000Body, doors & structureA
19983010AirbagsB
19972020AirbagsC
19962000SteeringA
19941010Acceleration & cruise controlB
19933000Body, doors & structureA
19921010Electrical systemA
19912200BrakesC
199014510BrakesF
198912321BrakesF
19883001Engine & coolingB
198710611Seats & seat beltsF
19865510Seats & seat beltsF
19851300Fuel systemC
19843301Engine & coolingD
19832200Seats & seat beltsC
19821300Acceleration & cruise controlC
19810300-C
19800400-D
19791200Wheels & tiresC
19781100Wheels & tiresA
19770100-A
19760400-D
19751500Electrical systemD
19740300-C
19731100Wheels & tiresA
19720200-B
19710200-B
19700300-C

Most common Wagoneer problems

Jeep Wagoneer recalls 49

Latest Wagoneer complaints

2025 Jeep WagoneerTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

When driving the Wagoneer and on multiple occasions, the car shuts off in Drive and stops moving requiring me to then shift the car into park turn off the car and then restart the car and then move it back the drive this has happened on highways this has happened driving around local neighborhoods and is his hazardous to my family. I was driving in the car with my three kids and the car just stopped in a busy road with a lot of traffic and we all felt fear that it's something bad could happen as cars were flying by us. This is a major safety concern, and should be flagged to you all.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11777441
2022 Jeep WagoneerSteeringElectrical systemLights

My battery failed and the alternator failed while driving 5.7L eTorque Wagoneer causing my vehicle to stall. I was accelerating into traffic where the speed limit is 65mph and at around 50mph everything shut down. The car wouldn't steer properly, wouldn't accelerate, and eventually completely died leaving my family on the side of the road at night without lights. The vehicle put itself into park and applied the parking brake and we weren't completely stopped. There We waited around an hour without lights on the...

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side of the road for a tow truck. This endangered 3 children and two adults. The sudden loss of power also endangered all the vehicles around me on the road at the time of the incident. The Jeep dealership told me the replacement of the battery and alternator was essential and the cause of the issue. The stopped working without any notice. I know there is an open NHTSA investigation PE24018.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11777277
2022 Jeep WagoneerFuel system

I am requesting an investigation into a potential fuel-system safety defect involving my 2022 Jeep Wagoneer 5.7L V8 HEMI, which I purchased brand-new from an authorized Jeep dealership. For several months, I have experienced a persistent gasoline odor inside the passenger compartment. The gasoline smell is also noticeable when opening the hood. I have observed what appears to be fresh gasoline around the fuel injectors. I am extremely concerned about the possibility of a fuel leak, fire hazard, and prolonged...

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exposure to gasoline vapors. I am requesting: 1. A comprehensive inspection of the fuel injectors, injector seals, fuel rail, and fuel lines. 2. An investigation into whether this condition is related to a manufacturing defect. 3. Verification of any applicable recalls or technical service bulletins. 4. Consideration for repair assistance if a defect is identified. 5. Written documentation of the findings. I am reporting this as a potential vehicle safety concern because gasoline leakage near the engine could create a fire hazard. And me and my family has been inhaling for God knows how long problem was going on no engine light at all

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11776616
2022 Jeep WagoneerFuel system

Been smelling fuel for the last month so the vehicle is at 66,000 miles popped the hood and seen gas leaking by fuel injectors

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11776602
2022 Jeep WagoneerTransmission & drivetrain

My vehicle throws itself into park and shuts off at traffic lights and stop signs. This has happened at least 6 times. I bring it in to be looked and nothing is found but this keeps happening. The AB switch light activates when this occurs.

Filed Incident Power train · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11776525
2023 Jeep WagoneerElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The check engine light illuminated on my dashboard when I was driving with my family. On 4 separate occasions as I was coming to a stop, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off (driving at about 5 MPH). When it shut off, it shifted itself into Park and the parking brake was auto-applied. On each of the incidents, I was able to manually restart the vehicle by pushing the ignition button and shifting it back into Drive.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11776113

Questions about the Jeep Wagoneer

Which Jeep Wagoneer years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2022 (215), 2023 (117), 2024 (58). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2022 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Jeep Wagoneer years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2000, 1996, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Wagoneer years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Jeep Wagoneer problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (210), engine & cooling (161), brakes (76) most often.

How many recalls does the Jeep Wagoneer have?

NHTSA lists 49 recalls across all Jeep Wagoneer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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