1996 Jeep Wagoneer recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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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
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1), Steering (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)
04/12/2002 · Transmission / drivetrain
UPON VEHICLE BEING STARTED, AND BEING IN PARK GEAR JUMPED INTO REVERSE AUTOMATICALLY. VEHICLE ROLLED BACK INTO THE LAKE, ALMOST DROWNING DRIVER AND PET. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
11/10/1999 · Steering
WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL IS MOVING BACK AND FORWARD. BOLTS ARE LOOSE WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. *AK.
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