Is the Jeep Wagoneer Reliable?

20222026 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other suvs — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

38/100
Poor

Reliability Score

21
Total Recalls
405
Owner Complaints
13
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
5.3 recalls/yr vs. suv median 1.8/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Moderate1 open investigation · 0 deaths, 13 injuries on record

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Jeep Wagoneer Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
202528
48
Fair
20247556
45
Fair
202361112
38
Poor
202262315
23
Poor

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Wagoneer Compares to Similar Vehicles

Jeep Wagoneer38/100
Suv Category Average69/100

The Wagoneer scores 31 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Jeep Wagoneer Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
103
ENGINE
66
SERVICE BRAKES
36
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
36
POWER TRAIN
30
STEERING
27

Based on 405 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Wagoneer reliable?+

The Jeep Wagoneer scores 38/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 21 recall campaigns and 405 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Wagoneer is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Wagoneer achieved the highest reliability score of 48/100 with 2 recalls and 8 complaints.

How many miles does a Wagoneer last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Jeep Wagoneer owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Wagoneer will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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