MYRModel Year Report

1988 Jeep Wagoneer

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1988 Jeep Wagoneer
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:02.313Z

Only 3 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 3 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, 1988 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2022: 200 complaints 2023: 106 complaints 2023 2024: 49 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025
1988: 3 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
2022200
2023106
202449
20256

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE TRAVELLING, A FIRE EMERGED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-91-182) *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20020719

VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980522

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19871023 — PE (closed 19880128)

FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LK

I 19880223 — PE (closed 19880919)

THROTTLE CONTROL

I 19890811 — PE (closed 19891211)

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Jeep Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Jeep Wagoneer?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Jeep Wagoneer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.