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Jeep Wagoneer years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 425 complaints about the Jeep Wagoneer since 1990, and 19 recalls have been issued. The 2022 model year has 211 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
425
Recalls
19
Worst year
2022
Warranty extensions
4
Model years
1990-2025

Jeep Wagoneer years to avoid

No model year of the Jeep Wagoneer stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Jeep Wagoneer years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Jeep Wagoneer complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199020002025

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Jeep Wagoneer problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    205
  • Engine
    152
  • Brakes
    71
  • Transmission
    62
  • Driver assistance
    56
  • Steering
    52
  • Fuel system
    20
  • Suspension
    17
  • Acceleration
    16
  • Body
    14
  • Wheels
    13
  • Seats
    13

Most reported problems on the Jeep Wagoneer

Check engine light 50Loss of power 35Power steering loss 22Start-stop 18

Jeep Wagoneer problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2025-7Brakes31
2024-58Engine38,00082
2023-116Engine34,00095
202247211Electrical32,0001012
2001953Electrical00
2000-100
1999-2Body00
1998-3Airbags01
1997-2Acceleration02
1996-2Steering00
1994-1Acceleration01
1993-3Engine00
1992-1Electrical01
1991-2Brakes20
1990-13Brakes51

Recalls 19

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Jeep Wagoneer warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Jeep Wagoneer in the news

Questions about the Jeep Wagoneer

What years of the Jeep Wagoneer should you avoid?

No single model year of the Jeep Wagoneer has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Jeep Wagoneer?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Jeep Wagoneer?

Electrical, with 205 complaints across all years, followed by engine (152) and brakes (71).

How many recalls does the Jeep Wagoneer have?

19 recalls between 1990 and 2025. The 2022 model year has the most, with 10.

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