What breaks most · 1990 to 2026 model years
Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems by year
Owners have filed 170 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Jeep Grand Wagoneer across model years 1990 to 2026. Three years stand out: 2022 for electrical system complaints, 2023 for electrical system complaints and 2024 for electrical system complaints. The quietest years are 1991, 1992 and 1997.
- Years to check closely: 2022, 2023, 2024
- Fewest complaints: 1991, 1992, 1997
- Complaints on file
- 1701990 to 2026, all trims
- Worst year
- 202257 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 102 fires · 8 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 33kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 39Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Fuel system (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Latches and locks (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Seat belts (1) | |
| 8 | 2 | 7 | Brakes (hydraulic) (2) | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | Brakes (hydraulic) (1) | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | Powertrain and transmission (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | Fuel System, Other (1) | |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Brakes (hydraulic) (2) | |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (2) | |
| 57 | 1 | 9 | Electrical system (20) | |
| 45 | 2 | 7 | Electrical system (15) | |
| 33 | 1 | 6 | Electrical system (20) | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | Electrical system (2) | |
| 1 | 1 | 3 | Air bags (1) |
What fails on the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 35% |
20 | 0 | Shop all electrical system parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 21% |
12 | 0 | Shop all steering parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 16% |
9 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
| Forward collision systemRadar and camera sensors | 14% |
8 | 1 | Shop forward collision system parts for the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 12% |
7 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Seats | 11% |
6 | 0 | — |
| BrakesBrake pads, rotors and calipers | 11% |
6 | 0 | Shop brakes parts for the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 9% |
5 | 0 | Shop all body and structure parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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I was told the vehicle has a TSB out for stuck thermostat in the engine. It can cause malfunctions, overheating, etc. we also have an issue with the trunk door not closing or opening properly due to a module issue.
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Vehicle shuts off and puts itself in park at intersections while pulling across traffic. Multiple warning lights. 4x4 faults, power steering faults, auto start/stop faults etc. happened once just after I let off the brakes to start moving and lost power brakes
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The following are issues; -Adas disables mid drive (no warning lights) at highway speeds -steering angle sensors shows not calibrated in live data feed of bscm -air ride stuck in aero mode -select terrain drive modes not functioning as intended -loses all power engine dies at stoplight and eps warning light on -
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Jeep Grand Wagoneer years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2022, 2023, 2024 carry the most filings on the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The 2022 alone has 57 complaints, led by electrical system.
What is the most common Jeep Grand Wagoneer problem?
On the 2022 model year, the most-reported component is electrical system with 20 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Jeep Grand Wagoneer complaints that include mileage is about 33,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.