1982 Jeep Wagoneer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1982 compare to other Wagoneer years?

Wagoneer NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1982 Jeep Wagoneer problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Speed Control	1	100%	new

Does the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E064000Fuel SystemAugust 27, 2007 · 34,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Consequence

A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

87V178000Visibility & WipersNovember 23, 1987 · 180,000 units

Defect

THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.

Consequence

WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.

82V125000TransmissionDecember 13, 1982 · 13,532 units

Defect

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT USED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION"S FIRST GEAR.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION LUBRICANT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“LEFT VEHICLE RUNNING IN PARK, WENT INTO POST OFFICE, RETURNED TO VEHICLE, IT WAS ACROSS THE ROAD IN CHURCH YARD, VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING AND IN PARK, DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. *AK *JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 6, 1996

1982 Jeep Wagoneer — common questions

Is the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Jeep Wagoneer years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Wagoneer years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2024. The cleanest record among Wagoneer years belongs to 1995.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1982 compare to other Wagoneer years?

What are the most common 1982 Jeep Wagoneer problems?

Does the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1982 Jeep Wagoneer — common questions

Is the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

Does the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer have recalls?

Is the 1982 Jeep Wagoneer under NHTSA investigation?

Which Jeep Wagoneer years should you avoid?

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