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1991 Jeep Wagoneer problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Wagoneer model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
10
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1991 Jeep Wagoneer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 2

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorReported January 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Risk
The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

Recall number 98V005000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported December 27, 1996 · 52,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.
Risk
If this occurs, the ABS function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. The instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.
Remedy
Dealers will test the vehicle's ABS and repair as necessary. The warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.

Recall number 96V260000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer

Defect investigations

Rear axle shaft separationOpened August 17, 1995, closed January 26, 1996

This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design is typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle is carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives power transmitted from the differential assembly, providing torque to the rear wheels.the allegations are that the axle shaft fails, resulting in the separation of a wheel and axle hub assembly or the entire axle shaft and wheel assembly, depending on the location of the axle shaft failure.as identified by chrysler, the subject rear axles are dana 35c and 35cm models, which have been used on the subject vehicles since the 1990 model year.a safety defect trend with respect to the subject axle shafts has not been identified.see hard copy resume for full text of summary.

PE95049

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer 10

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 10 bulletins for the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer

What 1991 Jeep Wagoneer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 9, 1998 · Brakes · NJ

Brake rotors failed resulting in vehicle collision prior to recall notice.

Filed Jan 13, 1998 · Engine · MA

When traveling at any speed the vehicle will cut off with no prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

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Questions about the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer

Is the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer, fewer than a typical Wagoneer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer have?

2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Jeep Wagoneer brakes?

Yes, 2 recalls: 98V005000, 96V260000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Wagoneer have bad brakes?

The Jeep Wagoneer model years with the most brakes complaints are 2022 (39 complaints) and 2023 (11 complaints).

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