1997 Jeep Wagoneer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wagoneer years
- Not enough data 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer. That ranks 7th out of 11 Wagoneer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Jeep Wagoneer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Jeep Wagoneer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer.
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.
While traveling 45 mph another vehicle pulled out, causing an accident. Driver's air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer.please provide further informaton. *ak
Owner states after taking vehicle from car wash his cruise control took over, causing vehicle to go out of control, striking other vehicles, turning over and contuined to roll out of control until vehicle crashed into parked cars, ignition had to be turned off to stop wheels from spinning. *ak
Other Jeep Wagoneer years
← 1996 Wagoneer · 1998 Wagoneer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wagoneer | 7 | 3 |
| 2024 Wagoneer | 56 | 8 |
| 2023 Wagoneer | 113 | 9 |
| 2022 Wagoneer | 208 | 10 |
| 2001 Wagoneer | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Wagoneer | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Wagoneer | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Wagoneer | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagoneer model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.