Jeep Wagoneer Recalls

The Jeep Wagoneer has 23 recalls spanning 1974 through 2025, with the most serious recent issue affecting 2022–2024 models where third-row seat belts may be difficult to access or fasten, leaving rear occupants unrestrained in a crash.

The current generation, covering 2022–2025, carries the bulk of the recall activity. On the airbag side, 2022 models have two separate concerns: incorrect software in the restraint controller can disable the driver, passenger, and knee airbags without warning, and improperly installed upper B-pillar trim can block side curtain airbag deployment. The B-pillar trim issue extends into 2023 models as well. On 2023–2024 vehicles, a faulty clockspring can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash. The 2022 model year also has a second-row center seat whose recliner strap can bind, preventing the seatback from locking upright and leaving an occupant poorly supported in a collision.

Rearview camera failures affect several recent model years. Software faults can prevent the backup image from appearing on 2022–2024 models, with a separate software issue on 2024 models alone causing the same result. Door and window trim on 2022–2025 vehicles can detach while driving and become a road hazard for other traffic, with multiple recalls covering front door trim, quarter window trim, and door trim across overlapping year ranges.

Going back to the early production years, the 1990 model with anti-lock brakes has an ABS high-pressure hose that can leak brake fluid, reducing brake assist and creating a fire risk in the engine compartment. The 1989 model has a separate ABS low-pressure hose issue where contaminated brake fluid can clog the ABS booster pump filter and disable the anti-lock function. The 1987 model with a 4.0-litre engine has a throttle body that can stick open when the accelerator is released, preventing the engine from returning to idle. The 1985 model has two issues: an intermediate steering shaft bolt that can work loose and cause loss of steering, and on diesel-equipped vehicles, a brake vacuum tank that can crack from bumper impacts and eliminate power brake assist. The 1984 model has both a rear axle assembly defect that can allow the wheel and axle to separate from the vehicle and a steering bolt that can loosen and cause loss of control. The 1979 model shares a similar rear wheel bearing and axle separation risk. The 1974 model has an electrically operated tailgate window that can continue closing after the key is released, posing a pinching risk particularly to children.