1997 Jeep Wagoneer recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. 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.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

2crashes

0fires

2injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Airbags (1), 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 (2)

10/20/1999 · Airbags · crash
WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

03/20/1997 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
OWNER STATES AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FROM CAR WASH HIS CRUISE CONTROL TOOK OVER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, STRIKING OTHER VEHICLES, TURNING OVER AND CONTUINED TO ROLL OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL VEHICLE CRASHED INTO PARKED CARS, IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP WHEELS FROM SPINNING. *AK

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