MYRModel Year Report

1997 Jeep Wagoneer

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1997 Jeep Wagoneer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:22:08.530Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 1997 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 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 1997 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
1997: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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OWNER STATES AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FROM CAR WASH HIS CRUISE CONTROL TOOK OVER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, STRIKING OTHER VEHICLES, TURNING OVER AND CONTUINED TO ROLL OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL VEHICLE CRASHED INTO PARKED CARS, IGNITION HAD TO...

NHTSA ODI report, 19970320

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991020

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Jeep Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Jeep Wagoneer?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.