Airbags
Filed Oct 20, 1999
Crash reported1 injury reported
WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 851212
1997 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.
2
Latest Oct 20, 1999
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.
0
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.
0
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.
2
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer, most frequently naming the airbags and driver assistance categories. 18 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 2 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags150.0%
- Driver assistance150.0%
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
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Driver assistance
Filed Mar 20, 1997
Crash reported1 injury reported
OWNER STATES AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FROM CAR WASH HIS CRUISE CONTROL TOOK OVER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, STRIKING OTHER VEHICLES, TURNING OVER AND CONTUINED TO ROLL OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL VEHICLE CRASHED INTO PARKED CARS, IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP WHEELS FROM SPINNING. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 810220
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
08-049-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
3100319
STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-19
STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100619
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
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
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2023 | 96 | 8 | 0 | 61.5 |
| 2022 | 197 | 9 | 1 | 66.5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997Viewing | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1990 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 56.3 |
| 1989 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 61.4 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1987 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 59.3 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
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.