1989 Jeep Wagoneer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,388miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,388 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact stated while driving 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic who determined the ABS pump had not output. There was a recall # 96v260000 pertaining to the ABS problem. The manufacturer determined the recall was already performed on the vehicle. However, the contact did not believe the manufacturer statement was correct. The vehicle was purchased in 1995 and the letter was never received by the contact. The vehicle remained at the mechanic shop because the vehicle was not safe to operate.”
NHTSA complaint #10172755, filed 2006-11, 168,388 milesRelated recalls
- 96V260000Dec 27, 1996Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (abs). The antilock brake system (abs) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake…Covers: Jeep Wagoneer 1989–1991, Cherokee 1989–1991
- 91V003000Oct 2, 1991There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the abs brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master…Covers: Jeep Wagoneer 1989–1990, Cherokee 1989–1990
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology