1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 1 complaint
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 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, other
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, other.
Show complaint excerpts
The gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-27
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002-09-23Power train02V053000 On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "Park" Position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after…
Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on March 22, 2002. Owner notification began…
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V053000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 1997 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 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, other, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 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.