1998 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 2026-10-18. 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

3complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Airbags (1), Engine (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (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)

01/12/2001 · Airbags · crash
WHILE TRAVELING IN BAD WEATHER CONSUMER LOST CONTROL VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A TRUCK.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

01/03/2001 · Engine
WHILE TRAVELING ENGINE BECAME LOUD. TECHNICIAN STATED EXHAUST HEADER HAD A CRACK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

09/18/2000 · Brakes
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A DEER. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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