1989 Jeep Wagoneer
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Engine failure resulted in engine fire (Ohio traffic crash report).
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-26
Vehicle speed control
2 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
While in reverse vehicle accelerated suddenly, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries to driver. Vehicle was totaled
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-07
Visibility
1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Seats
1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1990-04-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-01-14 Failed antilock brakes
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1991-03-07Service brakes, hydraulic91V003000 There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the ABS brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master cylinder snap ring has been traced to chlorine…
Remedy: Replace ABS low pressure hose; rebuild master brake cylinder; inspect, service interference problems, and replace front brake hose as necessary.
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1991-03-14Vehicle speed control90V177000 Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.
Remedy: Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.
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1997-04-24Service brakes, hydraulic96V260000 Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which…
Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's ABS and repair as necessary. The warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (Except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the…
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Jeep Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V003000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 90V177000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 96V260000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Jeep Wagoneer?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 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.