Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Engine & Cooling
422.2%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
316.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
211.1%
Electrical System
211.1%
Doors, Latches & Locks
15.6%
Seat Belts
15.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15.6%
Suspension
15.6%
Body & Structure
15.6%
Brakes
15.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 1995peak 13Jan 2002
NHTSA investigations into the 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA88005Opened 23 Oct 1987Closed 28 Mar 1989VISIBILITY
ELEC. REAR WINDOW
ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINTS AND ODI EXAMINATION OF VEHICLES SUGGESTS THATIMPINGEMENT OF THE TAILGATE LOCK DUST COVER AGAINST THE KEY MAY EITHERINDUCE OR CONTINUE UNINTENDED UPWARD MOVEMENT OF THE TAILGATE WINDOW.STATUS:CHRYSLER RECALLED BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1987.HOWEVER,WE BELIEVE THAT THE SELF EXAMINATION CALLED FOR IN THE RECALL NOTICE DOESNOT MEET WITH THE INTENT OF THE LAW.CHRYSLER HAS BEEN REQUESTED TOREEXAMINE THE RECALL BY LETTER DATED 11/20/87.
Recalls on the 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 198713020,741 units in Canada
Visual System
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW,THE KEY OPERATED WINDOW MIGHT CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE KEY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED. THIS COULD LEAD TO INJURY TO PERSONS,PARTICULARY CHILDREN, OPERATING THE WINDOW FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION:VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IF NECESSARY.
Recall 1987034247 units in Canada
Engine
CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT HOLD SET POINT. WHEN SET BUTTON IS PRESSED, VEHICLE SPEED WILL HUNT ABOVE AND BELOW SET POINT. INCONSISTENT VEHICLE SPEED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Memphis, TNFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #488002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Highland Lake, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #756496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Cajon, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
LATCH MECHANISM FELL APART ON 3 SEAT BELTS.
NHTSA complaint #722161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rivere, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THE DEFECTIVE GAS GAUGE INDICATOR MAKES IT APPEAR THAT THE GAS TANK HAS MORE GAS THAN IS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL, CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #815780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TNFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #488002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING WAS NORMAL WHEN ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #488002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DOOR HINGES ARE STIFF.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
SUSPENSION:FRONT
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
TAILGATE WINDOW FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES SQUEAL AND PULL TO THE LEFT.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE ODOR TO EMIT INSIDE OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSE BLOCK ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Will, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACED DUE TO MOISTURE INSIDE OF LENS.
NHTSA complaint #461478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.