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1975 Jeep Wagoneer recalls & complaints

5 recalls on file (0 high risk). Normal for this age of vehicle — just make sure they're done.
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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

5 safety recalls, most serious first

Moderate Campaign 75V057000 · announced 14/04/1975 (50 years ago)

1. Fuel system

What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk.

What could happen:

The fix:

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 WAGONEER.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Jeep dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 75V057000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: AMERICAN MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO TB5, FUELPLUG CAMPAIGN. EQUIPPED WITH 360/401 4VCARBURETOR. POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETOR WASH MANUFACTURED WITH AN IMPROPERSECONDARY THROTTLE STOP LEVER, WHICH MAY CAUSE THROTTLE TO HANG-UP. THISCONDITION IF IT EXISTS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE ACCELERATING TO AN EXCESSIVESPEED. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING A NEWLY DESIGNED SECONDARYTHROTTLE LOCKOUT LEVER).

Moderate Campaign 75V056000 · announced 14/04/1975 (50 years ago)

2. Fuel system

What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk.

What could happen:

The fix:

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 WAGONEER.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Jeep dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 75V056000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: AMERICAN MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO TB5, FUELPLUG CAMPAIGN. EQUIPPED WITH 360/401 4VCARBURETOR. POSSIBILITY THAT THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET PLUG MAY BECOMEDISLODGED. IF THIS OCCURS, LOSS OF FUEL AND POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY RESULT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTION AND INSTALLING NEW PLUG WITH EXOPY SEALER. )

Moderate Campaign 75V053000 · announced 07/04/1975 (51 years ago)

3. Vehicle Speed Control

What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail.

What could happen:

The fix:

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 WAGONEER.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Jeep dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 75V053000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: AMERICAN MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO PEDWELD. POSSIBILITY THAT THE THROTTLE PEDALBALLCRANK TO CROSS SHAFT WELD HAS INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH AND MAY FAIL, CAUSINGLOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING COMPLETEASSEMBLY WITH A NEW IMPROVED ASSEMBLY)

Moderate Campaign 87V178000 · announced 23/11/1987 (37 years ago)

4. Visibility (wipers / glass)

What's wrong, in plain English: You may not be able to see the road clearly. THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.

What could happen: WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.

The fix: OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 WAGONEER.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Jeep dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 87V178000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Summary: THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
Consequence: WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.
Notes: SYSTEM: TAILGATE WINDOWVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER TAILGATEWINDOW.

Moderate Campaign 78V065000 · announced 31/03/1978 (46 years ago)

5. Electrical system

What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH WIRE CONNECTORS THAT FAIL TO ALLOW THE CURRENT FLOW NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF THE ENGINE IGNITION.

What could happen:

The fix: DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED WIRE CONNECTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1975 WAGONEER.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Jeep dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 78V065000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Summary: VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH WIRE CONNECTORS THAT FAIL TO ALLOW THE CURRENT FLOW NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF THE ENGINE IGNITION.
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED WIRE CONNECTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ELECTRONIC IGNITION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION OF IGNITION INTERRUPTION WILL CAUSEHESITATION AND ENGINE STALLING. A VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC PRESENTS A SAFETYHAZARD WICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (1)

04/13/1998 · Electrical system
COIL/CAP MALFUNCTIONED.