1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The part named most often is seat belts, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and exterior lighting (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “The headlight switch constantly burns out, causing the headlights/running lights/dash and interior lights to burn out, and the truck cannot be driven at night.”
NHTSA complaint #813013, filed 1997-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Wagoneer 4WD/AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 14 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Grand Wagoneer 4WD/AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 14 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Grand Wagoneer 4WD/AWD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 10 | 12 | 11 | $6,100 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 87V178000Nov 23, 1987Visibility › Glass, side/rearCovers: Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1984–1988, Wagoneer 1970–1983, Cherokee 1974–1983
The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Recall details for the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
Other model years of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 35,000 | 8 | — | 17 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 49 | 11,747 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2022 | 63 | 33,000 | 10 | — | 17 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 1999 | 9 | 78,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 8 | 169,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
All Jeep Grand Wagoneer model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer get?
The EPA rates the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (Grand Wagoneer, 4.2L 6-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 14 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.