Is the Jeep Wagoneer Reliable?

2022–2026 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.

46/100
Fair

Reliability Score

13
Total Recalls
446
Owner Complaints
13
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
3.3 recalls/yr vs. suv median 1.9/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Moderate1 open investigation · 0 deaths, 13 injuries on record

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Open NHTSA Investigation

OPEN · PEPreliminary Evaluationopened Jul 2024

engine stall with intermittent restart

Component: electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery

⚠ Historically, 30% of PE investigations became recalls.

An open investigation is NHTSA reviewing a potential defect — the earliest warning a recall may be coming. It is not a defect finding. See all vehicles under investigation →

Jeep Wagoneer Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026————Not enough data
202519——
56
Fair
20242706—
54
Fair
202351292—
46
Fair
202252385—
31
Poor

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

How the Wagoneer Compares to Similar Vehicles

Jeep Wagoneer46/100
Suv Category Average69/100

The Wagoneer scores 23 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
118
ENGINE
75
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
39
SERVICE BRAKES
37
POWER TRAIN
32
STEERING
30

Based on 446 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Wagoneer reliable?+

The Jeep Wagoneer scores 46/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 13 recall campaigns and 446 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 56/100 with 1 recall and 9 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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