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1985 Jeep Wagoneer — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

3
Open Recalls
1
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
56
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)

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1985 Jeep Wagoneer Safety Recalls (3)

84V12200030/10/1984
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP. STEERING MOVEMENTS WILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE GEAR BOX.

Remedy: THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE UPPER PINCH BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

84V13800002/11/1984
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL HAVE THE MODULE PROPERLY SECURED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

88V10600001/07/1988
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.

Most Common Problems Reported for 1985 Jeep Wagoneer

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1

Based on 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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