1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1985
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 5 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Auto-tran: gas pedal stuck; engine accelerated in an uncontrollable manner; applied brakes; shut off engine to stop vehicle; no prior warning.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-19
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Show complaint excerpts
Bolt that holds steering wheel has loosened, replaced bolt on steering wheel. Tt the pivot bolt in lower column backed out.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-27
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1987-10-23Engineering analysisClosed 1989-03-28 Elec. Rear window
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1988-05-27Visibility87V178000 The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Remedy: Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
Buy-smart checklist
1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 87V178000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.