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2025 Jeep Wagoneer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 9 complaints on file for the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

9

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Wagoneer years?

Wagoneer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted375 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 2 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 1 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 3 complaints1979: 2 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 2 complaints1984: 3 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 5 complaints1987: 12 complaints1988: 3 complaints1989: 12 complaints1990: 18 complaints1991: 2 complaints1992: 1 complaints1993: 6 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 0 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 3 complaints2022: 375 complaints2023: 163 complaints2024: 90 complaints2025: 9 complaints
Wagoneer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Jeep Wagoneer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes222%
Driver Assistance222%
Electrical System111%
Engine111%
Other111%
Steering111%
Suspension111%

Does the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V593000Body & StructureSeptember 11, 2025 · 163,735 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.

Consequence

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“This happened twice but the second time could've caused a serious accident. I was turning left through an intersection and the vehicle on the opposite side of the road was turning left (we were going opposite directions) When the other vehicle got "close" to me (not close enough to crash) my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 16, 2026

“ABS and Stability control lights came on and I immediately lost braking pressure within 100 yards of warning lights and could not stop the vehicle and drove through a stop light. Fortunately there were no cars in the intersection. I also have had steering warning light as well as engine warning…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 11, 2025

“While driving on the interstate, the vehicle continuously bounces, shakes, and vibrates, making it difficult to maintain safe control. The issue occurs at highway speeds and creates concern for both safety and drivability.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 27, 2025

“ABS and Stability control lights came on and I immediately lost braking pressure within 100 yards of warning lights and could not stop the vehicle and drove through a stop light. Fortunately there were no cars in the intersection. I also have had steering warning light as well as engine warning…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 11, 2025

“While driving on the interstate, the vehicle continuously bounces, shakes, and vibrates, making it difficult to maintain safe control. The issue occurs at highway speeds and creates concern for both safety and drivability.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 27, 2025

2025 Jeep Wagoneer — common questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

The record is thin — 9 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.

How safe is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.