MYRModel Year Report

1985 Jeep Wagoneer

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1985 Jeep Wagoneer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:22:09.337Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Wagoneer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1985 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
1985: 1 complaints
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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

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

FUEL SENDING UNIT WHICH IS ATTACHEED TO TOP OF THE GAS TANK DOES NOT REGISTER ON THE DASH. SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, JEEP/CHRYSLER CANNOT LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990505

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19850102 — vehicle speed control

No summary on file.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL HAVE THE MODULE PROPERLY SECURED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 84V138000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19850102 — steering

IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP. STEERING MOVEMENTS WILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE GEAR BOX.

Remedy: THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE UPPER PINCH BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 84V122000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870714 — DP (closed 19871023)

REAR WINDOW

I 19871023 — PE (closed 19880128)

FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LK

I 19871116 — EA (closed 19900109)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19890505 — service brakes, hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.

Campaign 88V106000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890811 — PE (closed 19891211)

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Jeep Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V138000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V122000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V106000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Jeep Wagoneer?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 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.