MYRModel Year Report

1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:23:10.394Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 2022: 55 complaints 2022 2023: 44 complaints 2024: 32 complaints 2025: 3 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1986: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19842
19855
19864
19875
19883
19891
19902
19911
19921
19938
19942
19953
19960
19971
19984
19999
202255
202344
202432
20253
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES HAVE BROKEN, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960214

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment.

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COOLANT LEAKED INTO HEATER/AC HOUSING, AC IS NO LONG WORKING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951012

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19871023 — EA (closed 19890328)

ELEC. REAR WINDOW

R 19880527 — visibility

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.

Campaign 87V178000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID.

Remedy: FLUSH AND REFILL BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NEW HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID.

Campaign 85V140000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V140000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V178000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

The most-reported component is structure:body:hood, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.