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1989 Jeep WagoneerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints115 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage168kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer has problems

11 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
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Engine and engine cooling31
Vehicle speed control21
Power train11
Seats10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

1989 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-260 · Dec 27, 1996 · 52,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-003 · Oct 2, 1991 · 33,000 vehicles

Risk. CONTAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSEMALFUNCTIONING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; LOW PRESSURE HOSE LEAKAGE CAUSESLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ALSO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 90V-177 · Oct 2, 1990 · 165,000 vehicles

Risk. HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.

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

1989 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKESEA90024 · closed Jan 14, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-003
In owners' words

What Wagoneer owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE ABS PUMP HAD NOT OUTPUT. THERE WAS A RECALL # 96V260000 PERTAINING TO THE ABS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE…
Complaint 10172755 · Nov 6, 2006 · 168,388 miles

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