Jeep Grand Wagoneer Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 174 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1985–2024) that have at least 5 complaints. 2022 has the most, with 63. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (63 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Grand Wagoneer model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 35,000 | 8 | 461 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 49 | 11,747 | 8 | 553 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2022 | 63 | 33,000 | 10 | 933 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 1999 | 9 | 78,000 | 0 | 10 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 8 | 169,000 | 6 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system63 28%
- Engine38 17%
- Steering24 11%
- Brakes23 10%
- Forward collision avoidance22 9.7%
- Other or unknown21 9.3%
- Transmission and drivetrain19 8.4%
- Seats17 7.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1999: “Complaint about 1999 Jeep grand cherokee. Blend door malfunction. No heat comes into passenger area from heater. Windshield won't defrost. While driving, ice accumulates on windshield inside and out. Visibility problem. Sometimes I have to hang my head out window to see road.”
NHTSA complaint #10178493, filed 2007-01, 95,000 miles2023: “My 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has experienced recurring electrical/electronic failures since shortly after purchase on August 5, 2023. I first reported an electronic issue to Stellantis September 5, 2023. Problems began under warranty and continued despite software updates, module reprogramming, and replacement of an internally failed radio. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768128, filed 2026-092024: “This issue has happened three times. I am on the highway going 70mph, the RPMs fluctuate, the headlights go out and then I lose propulsion/unable to maintain or increase speed. This is a safety concern as it has happened 3 times on the highway with no warning and limited time to pull over to safety. The dealership is unable to replicate the problem or diagnose an issue.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology