1987 Jeep Wagoneer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On a trip and at 65 MPH went over rail road crossing and as suspension traveled felt like the drive line was comming through the floor pan.something in the drive train did indeed botton out not the suspension. …”
NHTSA complaint #711688, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 86V159000Dec 9, 1986Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. Consequence of defect: couplers could be out of tolerance resulting in steering wheel…Covers: Jeep Wagoneer 1986–1987, Cherokee 1986–1987, Comanche 1986–1987
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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