The most-reported Wagoneer run is 1C4SJVDT4NS (2022 builds) with 17 complaints, 7.4× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 31% of reports; 1990 is the worst model year at 1.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for Wagoneer model years 1981–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jeep Wagoneer has 182 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 14% of every Wagoneer complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C4SJVDT4NS•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1C4SJVDT3NS•••••• | 2022 | 2 | — | |
| 1C4SJVBT9NS•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1C4SJVDT7NS•••••• | 2022 | 2 | — | |
| 1C4SJVBT4NS•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1C4SJVBT8NS•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1C4SJVBT3NS•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1C4SJVDT6NS•••••• | 2022 | — | 1 | |
| 1C4SJVDT9NS•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| 1C4SJVBT5NS•••••• | 2022 | 4 | — | |
| 1C4SJVBT2NS•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1C4SJVBTXNS•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
Each of the other 170 Wagoneer runs has 7 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 79 Wagoneer VINs so far, most often 2023, 2024, 2022 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jeep Wagoneer the gap between build years is 1.1×: a 1990 car draws 1.1 complaints per run, a 1987 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 56 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 113 | 59 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 206 | 48 | 12 | |
| 1990 | 10 | 9 | — | |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| 1987 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 4.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1987 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 31% of everything Jeep Wagoneer owners report: Electrical System, 199 of 414 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | — | |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 36 recall campaigns on the Jeep Wagoneer; the 6 below cover build years 1985 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V593000 | Structure:exterior Trim | 2022–2025 |
| 26V584000 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 2022–2025 |
| 25V642000 | Structure:exterior Trim | 2022–2024 |
| 23V577000 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2022–2024 |
| 23V716000 | Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly | 2022–2024 |
| 88V106000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 1985–1987 |
25V593000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2022: 3 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 414 reports on the Jeep Wagoneer, 5.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Jeep Wagoneer | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 414 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 21 (5.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 5 (1.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jeep Wagoneer share of that is 414 complaints over 182 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Jeep Wagoneer VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 414 NHTSA complaints from 182 Wagoneer runs and 36 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Wagoneer production run has the most complaints?
1C4SJVDT4NS, a 2022 build, with 17 complaints. The typical Wagoneer run has 2.3.
Which Wagoneer years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 4.3 complaints per run and 1987 lightest at 1.
How many Wagoneer complaints involve a crash?
5.1% of 414 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.
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