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Jeep Wagoneer problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Wagoneer from 1990 to 2025: 417 owner complaints and 37 recalls across 15 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2022 (208), 2023 (113), 2024 (56). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (2025).

Jeep Wagoneer
Photo: MercurySable99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical201
Engine137
Other / unknown68
Transmission & drivetrain61
Brakes60
Steering51
Forward collision avoidance43
Suspension17

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199051316
199122–
199201–
199303–
199401–
199602–
199702–
199803–
199902–
200001–
200103–
20221020818
2023911320
202485620
20253720

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Jeep Wagoneer?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2022 (208), 2023 (113), 2024 (56).

How many recalls has the Jeep Wagoneer had?

Across 1990–2025, NHTSA lists 37 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).