The 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 180,230 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.
OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.
CERTAIN OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WHERE COMPLETE…
FLUSH AND REFILL BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NEW HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
“The whole crankcase emission control device failed, causing a complete meltdown of all engine parts. At the time the vehicle was being driven on the freeway at 60 mph. There was no warning - the vehicle just started losing power with smoke and fowl odor coming from under hood area. The jeep…”
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.