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2024 Jeep Wagoneer L

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+7 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 10, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 13 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer L, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine624.0%
  • Powertrain (other)416.0%
  • Steering28.0%
  • Suspension14.0%
  • Fuel system14.0%
  • Interior & seats14.0%
  • Driver assistance14.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Sep 10, 2026
97,349 units potentially affected
The defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.
The risk: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 81D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)Manufacturer number 81DView on NHTSA.gov

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Jun 30, 2026
7 units potentially affected
The defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Jeep Wagoneer L vehicles. A software error may cause the transmission gear selection indicator not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
The risk: A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will update the shifter module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 30D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)Manufacturer number 30DView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalPowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Nov 9, 2026

11/4/26: Electrical issue leading to inability to operate the vehicle. Vehicle slams to a hault in traffic without warning and wont move. Battery terminal pulled and vehicle was reset to a driveable state just after refueling at 3:00 pm CST. Check engine light turned on. 09/30/26: Grinding noise heard and electrical issues leading to the vehicle locking up and not being drive-able. Issue started in afternoon. Check engine light turned on and vehicle dropped off at dealership. Unable to identify cause. 07/23/26: Vehicle components flicker and system locks up. Check engine light turned on and vehicle is again undriveable for a period of time. Issue happened mid day after dropping kids off at school and ultimately blocks traffic. 07/14/26: Vehicles dashboard and screens have what appear to be an electrical issues leading to the car seizing up and not steering correctly or moving. Check engine light comes on and vehicle is dropped for servicing. 10/27/25: Shaking issue at high speeds reported again along with electrical components issues. Vehicle dropped off for servicing. Replaced tire again and electrical issue not resolved. 08/07/25: Vehicle has electrical issues causing screen to lock up when using blinker. Car seizes up and again is undriveable for a period of time. Check engine light comes on and dropped off for service. Battery issues identified as apparent cause but did not resolve. 07/25/25: When putting the car in reverse and the trying to turn the vehicle locks up. Makes it undriveable for a period of time. Additional shaking problems reported at high speeds. Serviced with no recommended solutions for reverse issue. Tire replaced to resolve and electrical issue unresolved. 02/25/25: Initial electrical issues reported shortly after purchasing. Screen issues, car seizing up and complications backing up. Car serviced and initial battery replaced.

NHTSA ID
11776697
Incident
Nov 4, 2026
Engine
Filed Nov 1, 2026

While driving in Oyster Bay NY on a mild day, around 75-80 degrees, engine fan started get louder and louder as if the truck was in a high heat condition. Fan only kept getting louder, i was able to access the digtial temperature gauge and temp was reading over 250 degrees. However no warning light or message came onto the screen. When i contacted the dealer, they said to get it to them, but i could not drive it, because the temp was steadly increasing and ended up having to get it towed. (Temp got to 270). When the dealership contacted me, they informed me that it was a stuck thermostat, and that this was a known condition., however i dont see a recall for this.

NHTSA ID
11774977
Incident
Jul 23, 2026
Electrical
Filed Nov 1, 2026

While driving the Wagoneer it shut down in the middle of road while at a stop light, and did a “hard” reset where all the systems had to boot back up before being able to start the Jeep. I reached out to local Jeep and to Service, and was told to bring it down so that they could run a scan. On my way to the dealership, on XXX , the Jeep did the same thing and shut down in the middle of [XXX] ( I major road here on [XXX]). I was able to start it back up and get to the dealership. Once there and after running the scan, I was told that there were active codes for the electronic power steering system and that this could of caused this issue, and that I needed to leave the Jeep with them, as it was not a safe to leave with it in this condition. They informed me that this is a known issue with these systems and that it can cause a low voltage situation and cause the truck to do a hard reboot. In the end it took 23 days for the truck to be fixed due to part back order. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11774976
Incident
Oct 5, 2026
ElectricalEngine
Filed Oct 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer L. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle shut off with the "Auto Engage" message displayed. The failure persisted with the "Check Engine" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the auxiliary battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

NHTSA ID
11772921
Incident
Aug 31, 2026
Mileage
28,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 18, 2026

Battery failure after car wasn’t driven for a few days. Left me stranded and had to get the vehicle jumped in order to take it into the dealership. If this had occurred during inclimate weather it could have placed me and my family in danger. This is the first failure we experienced since owning the vehicle. Dealership cannot replicate and says they cannot find a parasitic draw. No official warning prior to incident to occurring however the vehicle sounds like it cycles constantly while being turned off and sitting in the garage. Dealership replaced battery

NHTSA ID
11771930
Incident
Dec 27, 2025
Electrical
Filed Oct 18, 2026

Battery failure after car wasn’t driven over the weekend. Left me stranded and had to get the vehicle jumped in order to take it into the dealership. If this had occurred in I climate weather it could have placed me and my family in danger. This is the second such failure we have experienced since owning the vehicle. I purchased and now carry a battery jump starter for a new vehicle for fear of being stranded. That is outrageous for such an expensive and new vehicle. Dealership cannot replicate and says they cannot find a parasitic draw. No official warning prior to incident to occurring however the vehicle sounds like it cycles constantly while being turned off and sitting in the garage. Dealership had to perform bcm update and charged for this work.

NHTSA ID
11771922
Incident
Aug 17, 2026
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Oct 14, 2026

Component Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING / FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM The vehicle exhibits a severe, life-threatening defect involving the dual-battery and starter relay architecture (related to manufacturer code P2AF6 / Starter Relay 3 Stuck Off). On three separate occasions, the vehicle’s Auto Start-Stop system engaged normally upon braking, but completely failed to restart the engine when the brake pedal was released. Instead of restarting, the vehicle experienced a total software lockup where it "forgot" it was turned on. During these episodes, the vehicle entered an unmanageable failure state: the transmission locked in Park, the electronic emergency parking brake autonomously engaged and refused to disengage, and the vehicle rejected all power cycles. Because the transmission was frozen in Park and the electronic brakes were locked, the vehicle could not be pushed out of the roadway. It became an immobile hazard in the middle of live traffic. Following these events, a Check Engine Light illuminated, and the vehicle now exhibits violent engine jumping, severe RPM drops at a standstill while in Drive, and active engine stalling. Twice, this total vehicle immobilization occurred directly within active roadways while I was traveling with my three young children. Being trapped inside a completely unresponsive, un-shiftable vehicle in the middle of a live roadway—unable to even push the vehicle to the shoulder—creates an extreme, unmanageable risk of a high-speed rear-end collision. Expecting a driver to navigate active traffic with a vehicle that randomly dies and completely locks its own brakes is a catastrophic safety hazard. The manufacturer is aware of this defect via STAR Case S2508000034, TSB 18-042-26, but has failed to issue a recall. A passive Technical Service Bulletin is unacceptable for a defect that causes complete vehicle immobilization in live traffic. A mandatory safety recall is required before this defect causes a fatality.

NHTSA ID
11771175
Incident
Oct 8, 2026
ElectricalEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 30, 2026

My 2024 Jeep Wagoneer L experienced automatic stop/start restart failures during summer 2026 travel. During one incident, we were stopped in traffic while exiting the [XXX]. The engine shut off during the automatic stop/start cycle but did not restart as expected. We had difficulty restarting it, leaving us unable to move in traffic until it eventually restarted. I was concerned about being struck or stranded in a congested tunnel exit area. Two batteries were replaced during the trip, one during service in [XXX] and another following the [XXX] incident. Mopar records list service at Jones Chrysler Jeep Dodge on XXX, at 22,409 miles, including a battery-related entry, and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Englewood Cliffs on XXX, at 22,814 miles, including electrical-system service. These are service dates; the exact incident dates may differ. I do not yet have the detailed repair orders identifying which battery was replaced at each visit or the diagnostic findings. The dealership subsequently advised us to disable automatic stop/start. We have done so and have not experienced another shutdown with it disabled. However, the vehicle continues to jerk or buck intermittently around 20–25 mph while holding a steady speed and sometimes during gentle acceleration after leaving the driveway. Lane assistance had also become unavailable before the summer restart problems began, and it became unavailable again on XXX. I do not know whether these issues share a cause. I am reporting the restart failures and continuing symptoms because of concern about another incident in traffic. Disabling stop/start has avoided further shutdowns so far, but I have not received confirmation that the underlying cause has been corrected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11768187
Incident
Jul 2, 2026

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jeep Wagoneer L by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025220—
2024Viewing132052.8
2023010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.