Jeep Wagoneer Problems by Year
NHTSA has 397 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Wagoneer, across 11 model years (1995–2025). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (208). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Jeep Wagoneer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wagoneer year: 2022, 2023, 2024. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Wagoneer: 208 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2023 Wagoneer: 113 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2024 Wagoneer: 56 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Wagoneer: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1996 Wagoneer: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Wagoneer: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Wagoneer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 200 | 5 | 7 |
| Engine problems | 137 | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 60 | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 60 | 4 | 6 |
| Steering | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 43 | 4 | 7 |
| Suspension | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Jeep Wagoneer problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2023: engine (50)
- 2022: electrical system (122) · engine (54)
All Jeep Wagoneer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wagoneer | 7 | 3 | 4★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 Wagoneer | 56 | 8 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2023 Wagoneer | 113 | 9 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Wagoneer | 208 | 10 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Wagoneer | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Wagoneer | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 1999 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1998 Wagoneer | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1996 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1995 Wagoneer | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Wagoneer years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2022 (208), 2023 (113), 2024 (56) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wagoneer year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Wagoneer?
Electrical System, with 200 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Wagoneer have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.