1982 Jeep 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
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1982
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1982: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2022 | 209 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Left vehicle running in park, went into post office, returned to vehicle, it was across the road in church yard, vehicle was still running and in park, did not hit anything.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-09
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1983-01-27Power train82V125000 Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"S first gear.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the original production lubricant at no charge to the owner.
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1987-07-14Defect petitionClosed 1987-10-23 Rear window
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1987-11-16Engineering analysisClosed 1990-01-09 Engine compartment fires
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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.
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2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1982 Jeep Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 82V125000 · Power train
- Recall 87V178000 · Visibility
- Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1982 Jeep 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 1982 Jeep Wagoneer?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.