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1990 Jeep Wagoneer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
13
Latest May 24, 2004
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 Jan 12, 1998
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 1990 Jeep Wagoneer, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and driver assistance categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 10 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

  • Brakes853.3%
  • Engine320.0%
  • Driver assistance16.7%
  • Interior & seats16.7%
  • Steering16.7%
  • Tires & wheels16.7%

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

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

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
98V005000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Jan 12, 1998
293,369 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
The risk: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
96V260000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Dec 27, 1996
52,000 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
The risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT AND THE BASE MANUAL BRAKES WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONManufacturer number 702View on NHTSA.gov
91V003000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Oct 2, 1991
33,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THERE MAY BE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM CONDENSATION FORMATION THAT CAN PLUG THE ABS BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP FILTER; STRESS CORROSION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SNAP RING HAS BEEN TRACED TO CHLORINE LEAKING FROM THE LOW PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO BREAK; FRONT BRAKE HOSE TO TIRE INTERFERENCE WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE.
The risk: CONTAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSEMALFUNCTIONING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; LOW PRESSURE HOSE LEAKAGE CAUSESLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ALSO RESULTS IN CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE MASTERCYLINDER SNAP RING, RESULTING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE; FAILURE OF THE FRONT BRAKEHOSE DUE TO HOSE TO TIRE INTERFERENCE WILL CAUSE FAILURE OF ONE HALF OF THEBRAKE SYSTEM RESULTING IN A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN EXPECTED.
The remedy: REPLACE ABS LOW PRESSURE HOSE; REBUILD MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER; INSPECT, SERVICE INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS, AND REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE95049ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

Opened Aug 17, 1995
Closed Jan 26, 1996

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE HOUSING.THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS, SUPPORTED BY ROLLER BEARINGS, ARE SITUATED INSIDE THE AXLE HOUSING.THE INBOARD SPLINED END OF THE AXLE SHAFT RECEIVES POWER TRANSMITTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDING TORQUE TO THE REAR WHEELS.THE ALLEGATIONS ARE THAT THE AXLE SHAFT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY OR THE ENTIRE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT FAILURE.AS IDENTIFIED BY CHRYSLER, THE SUBJECT REAR AXLES ARE DANA 35C AND 35CM MODELS, WHICH HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SINCE THE 1990 MODEL YEAR.A SAFETY DEFECT TREND WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT AXLE SHAFTS HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.SEE HARD COPY RESUME FOR FULL TEXT OF SUMMARY.

SUSPENSION
EA90024ClosedEngineering Analysis

FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES

Opened Apr 26, 1990
Closed Jan 14, 1991

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 91V003000

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 13
Brakes
Filed May 24, 2004

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.*AK

NHTSA ID
10073075
Incident
May 17, 2004
Mileage
109,435 mi
Engine
Filed Feb 12, 2003

THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*JB

NHTSA ID
10007237
Incident
Feb 8, 2003
Driver assistance
Filed Oct 25, 1999
Crash reported

THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, WITHOUT PEDAL APPLICATION, AFTER BEING PUT INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE RAN INTO A BUILDING AND WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ID
851606
Brakes
Filed Jun 22, 1999

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKS UP CAUSING ONE MINOR AND ONE MAJOR ACCIDENT. NLM

NHTSA ID
546268
Engine
Filed Mar 22, 1999

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 ID
607835
Incident
Feb 1, 1999
Brakes
Filed Feb 9, 1999

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER CONSUMER HAVING TROUBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT (MANUFACTURER PROBLEM).

NHTSA ID
543115
Incident
Jul 16, 1997
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 15, 1998

SPARE TIRE EXPLODED WHILE JEEP WAS PARKED THE EXPLOSION BLEW A HOLE IN THE SPARE TIRE'S VINYL COVER, BLEW THE DOME LIGHT COVER OFFAND BLEW THE WINDOW OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME.

NHTSA ID
540009
Incident
Aug 19, 1998
Brakes
Filed Oct 31, 1997

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON, CHECK AND ADVISE , ABS MODULE AND PUMP ARE FAULTY, PUMP KEEPS RUNNING AND BURNED OUT, REPLACE MODULE AND PUMP, WORKING FINE.

NHTSA ID
524130

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

2300800B

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

230800

SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

080600

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

233599REVA

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

233599

SEATS

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jeep Wagoneer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026000—
2025510—
2024456060.0
2023968061.5
20221979166.5
2001300—
2000100—
1999200—
1998300—
1997200—
1996200—
1995001—
1994101—
1993301—
1992101—
1991221—
1990Viewing135256.3
1989113161.4
1988303—
1987106459.3
1986553—
1985134—
1984334—
1983223—
1982132—
1981031—
1980041—
1979120—
1978110—
1977010—
1976040—
1975150—
1974030—
1973110—
1972020—
1971020—
1970030—
1969020—

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.