2025 Jeep Wagoneer SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-575 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S has problems

56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system390
Service brakes150
Forward collision avoidance100
Power train90
Engine80
Fuel/propulsion system50
Structure50
Vehicle speed control40
Lane departure20
5 other systems50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

New

Recall 26V-262 · Apr 23, 2026 · 20,271 vehicles · 13,022 repaired

Risk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2026 Q3

Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

New

Recall 26V-141 · Mar 12, 2026 · 11,767 vehicles · 7,021 repaired

Risk. A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

New

Recall 26V-059 · Feb 2, 2026 · 456,287 vehicles · 219,449 repaired

Risk. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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63%repaired · 2026 Q3

Structure: body

Recall 25V-575 · Sep 4, 2025 · 8 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. An incorrect cross beam may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 25V-174 · Mar 20, 2025 · 3,919 vehicles · 3,580 repaired

Risk. Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other Wagoneer S year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wagoneer S median. How we score

'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S safety ratings

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Wagoneer S owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I am reporting recurring electrical and propulsion-system failures that present a serious safety risk. Since leasing this vehicle in May 2025, it has required multiple dealership repairs for electrical malfunctions, including extended service visits in June/July 2025, December 2025, May/June 2026,…
Complaint 11774923 · Nov 1, 2026
I am reporting a serious recurring safety issue with my 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition, leased new in July 2025. Over approximately 15 months, I have experienced at least 5–6 incidents of severely reduced acceleration while stopped at traffic lights, intersections, or in heavy traffic. When…
Complaint 11772145 · Oct 19, 2026
The AEB sensor came on malfunctioned. The safety of others is if it doesn’t stop breaking could cause a collision. The vehicle has been in the shop since August 20 and still not fixed. The component has just been inspected or in the process of being inspected by a star technician so I was told from…
Complaint 11770233 · Oct 9, 2026

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