1981 Jeep Wagoneer

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1981 Jeep Wagoneer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:22:13.424Z

Only 0 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 0 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 Wagoneer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2022: 186 complaints 2023: 90 complaints 2024: 42 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2025
1981: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19832
19843
19851
19865
198710
19883
198911
199013
19912
19921
19933
19941
19950
19962
19972
19983
19992
20001
20013
2022186
202390
202442
20254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19810715 — vehicle speed control

THE TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CONTROL ROD SPRING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE MORE SLOWLY THAN NORMAL. VEHICLES MAY RETURN TO IDLE SLOWLY.

Remedy: EACH END OF THE SPRING WILL BE INSPECTED AND RELOCATED, IF NECESSARY, TO ENSURE CORRECT POSITIONING.

Campaign 81V015000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19871116 — EA (closed 19900109)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHIC

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Jeep Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 81V015000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V178000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer have?

3 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.