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1990 Jeep Wagoneer Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
109,435miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns 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
16 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and seats (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 109,435 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the rotor filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Continued anti-lock and brake failure with no warning. System replaced on 2/11/97, 11/10/00, 11/16/00, & 2/13/01. Replaced with same parts that continue to fail. Very dangerous. Brakes go to floor with no warning. Request for service in 11/03 after failure did not find problem. System has failed 4 times since then. Dealer currently has vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10073075, filed 2004-05, 109,435 miles

Engine cooling: “Engine cooling system enclosed with no safety relief valve, which could resulting in plastic fill bottle to overheat and explode. (2nd vehicle on doc# 544283)”

NHTSA complaint #607835, filed 1999-03

Steering: “Bendix ABS brakes; brakes failed completely. Tt ABS pump would not function. Power steering pump replaced, was noisy and experienced vibration. Radiator coolant fan sensor switch.”

NHTSA complaint #973660, filed 1995-10

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 109,435 and 109,435 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–100100%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 109,435 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1990 Jeep Wagoneer version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Wagoneer 4WD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic151916$4,200

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

Recall details for the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer.

Other model years of the Jeep Wagoneer

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025725,0003420—Too new
20245733,7148420Too new to compareToo new
202311532,0009420Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202220932,00010—18Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
199013109,4355—16—Not enough data
198911168,3883—16—Not enough data
198710—6———Not enough data
19865—5———Not enough data

All Jeep Wagoneer model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.

Has the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer get?

The EPA rates the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer (Wagoneer 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 109,435 miles and the middle half falls between 109,435 and 109,435 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.