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1987 Jeep WagoneerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints103 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer has problems

10 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
Steering20
Tires20
Engine and engine cooling20
Seat belts10
Seats10
Electrical system10
Vehicle speed control10
Fuel system, gasoline11
Power train10

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

6 recalls

1987 Jeep Wagoneer 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.

Show 2 more recalls

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

1987 vs. every other Wagoneer 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 median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STALLINGEA88025 · closed Oct 3, 1989
    No recall
  2. FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LKPE88001 · closed Jan 28, 1988
    No recall
  3. THROTTLE CONTROLPE88029 · closed Sep 19, 1988
    No recall
  4. SAFETY BELT RETRACTORPE89151 · closed Dec 11, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What Wagoneer owners report

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

ON A TRIP AND AT 65 MPH WENT OVER RAIL ROAD CROSSING AND AS SUSPENSION TRAVELED FELT LIKE THE DRIVE LINE WAS COMMING THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN.SOMETHING IN THE DRIVE TRAIN DID INDEED BOTTON OUT NOT THE SUSPENSION. ALSO STEERING WHEEL BROKE LOOSE ON THIS TRIP AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE BOLTS…
Complaint 711688 · Sep 21, 1999

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