2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 53 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wagoneer S years
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Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S. That is the most of any Wagoneer S model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (37 complaints, 70%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System37 · ~1,000 mi
Service Brakes15
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Engine8
Power Train8 · ~500 mi
Structure5
Fuel/propulsion System4
Unknown or Other4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Lane Departure2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System3770%1,000——
Service Brakes1528%———
Forward Collision Avoidance1019%———
Engine815%———
Power Train815%500——
Structure59%———
Fuel/propulsion System48%———
Unknown or Other48%———
Vehicle Speed Control48%———
Lane Departure24%———
Back Over Prevention12%———
Exterior Lighting12%———
Steering12%———
Visibility/wiper12%———
Wheels12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 32 complaints
2025: 212025212026: 32202632

n = 53 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S recalls (6)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelApr 23, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V262000 · 20,271 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachmentsMar 12, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V141000 · 11,767 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.

Risk: A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 26D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:turn signal; electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlFeb 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawlSep 4, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V574000 · 75 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Structure:bodySep 4, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V575000 · 8 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect cross car beam in the instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An incorrect cross beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the cross beam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 71C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Exterior lighting:headlightsMar 20, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V174000 · 3,919 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S battery electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight vertical aim adjustment is not accessible, and the horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended. As a result, the headlights may not be able to be adjusted properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will remove the plugs from the vertical aim and install plugs on the horizontal aim, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 23C.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The AEB sensor came on malfunctioned. The safety of others is if it doesn’t stop breaking could cause a collision. The vehicle has been in the shop since August 20 and still not fixed. The component has just been inspected or in the process of being inspected by a star technician so I was told…

Service Brakes · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770233

The dash piece closest to the windshield is plastic and is very reflective, so it creates a reflection on the front windshield wiper of grid lines, causing obstructions in the visibility out the front windshield

Structure · received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766467

This vehicle has experienced the same or substantially similar serious safety-related malfunction on three separate occasions. The vehicle becomes unable to engage gear or move and also will not shut down normally. The first incident occurred in XXX in a parking garage in [XXX]. The vehicle powered…

Power Train · received Sep 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763867

When the vehicle is turned on, going into reverse the radio freezes. At which point you loose the HMI unit, camera and rear parking sensors. Reported multiple times to Jeep, who has failed to repair this issue.

Back Over Prevention · received Sep 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762121

Exiting interstate 10 at exit 31 in Mississippi on July 31 at 815 am eastbound, Braking did not stop the car and it went straight thru the interection and was a near miss collision with a southbound vehicle at the end of the exit ramp. Car enteted the intersection, as brakes totally failed

Service Brakes · received Sep 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761914

Other Jeep Wagoneer S years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Wagoneer S02
2025536
2024 Wagoneer S295

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 37 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagoneer S model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.