Jeep Grand Wagoneer Problems by Year

We compared every Jeep Grand Wagoneer model year from 1995–2026 using 166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 18 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2022, 2023 and 2024, which drew far more complaints than other Grand Wagoneer years at the same age.

7model years
166complaints
18recalls
2022, 2023worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

19951999202220232024202520263963493534
Owner complaints per model year, Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20264typical5BrakeFew
20253typical3ElectricalFew
2024352.1×8ElectricalAvoid
2023499.0×8ElectricalAvoid
20226314.3×10ElectricalAvoid
19999——TransmissionFew
19953—2TransmissionFew

* Complaints compared with the median Grand Wagoneer year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems

  • 6539%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2023
    4024%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2023
    3018%
  • Steeringworst: 2022
    2314%
  • Other / not specified
    2213%
  • Brakesworst: 2022
    2113%
  • Seatsworst: 2022
    1811%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2022
    1710%
  • Suspensionworst: 2022
    106%
  • Body & structureworst: 2022
    95%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2022
    85%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2022
    85%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2022
    74%
  • Air bagsworst: 2022
    64%
  • Lightsworst: 2024
    64%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2022
    42%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2023
    32%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1999
    21%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2023
    21%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2022
    11%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2022
    11%

Latest Jeep Grand Wagoneer recalls

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

NHTSA recall 26V-584 · Sep 10, 2026 · 97,349 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026.

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA recall 26V-559 · Sep 1, 2026 · 201,975 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 26V-531 · Aug 13, 2026 · 844,027 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler…

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module › Software

NHTSA recall 26V-414 · Jun 30, 2026 · 11,980 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The brake system control module software may cause a loss of electronic stability control and a loss of electronic brake assist.

Remedy: Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 26V-326 · May 21, 2026 · 59 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The front camera wiring harness may not be connected properly, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reconnect the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

All 18 Jeep Grand Wagoneer recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer should you avoid?

2022, 2023 and 2024 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Grand Wagoneer years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2022.

What are the most common Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (65), engine & cooling (40) and driver assistance (30). Electrical complaints peak in the 2022 model year.

How many recalls has the Jeep Grand Wagoneer had?

18 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Jeep Grand Wagoneer recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.