How many recalls does the 1979 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?

The 1979 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has an open recall?

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1979 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1979 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation EA88005 Opened 1987-10-23 · closed 1989-03-28

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1979 Jeep Grand Wagoneer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.