1988 Jeep Wagoneer recalls & complaints
3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
3complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Jeep Wagoneer under individual trim or body names rather than "Wagoneer", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1988 Jeep Wagoneer owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
3complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
06/21/2002 · Engine · fire
WHILE TRAVELLING, A FIRE EMERGED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-91-182) *JG
04/21/1998 · Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED CAUSING UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.
10/18/1996 · Engine
VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKS. *AK