CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (5 reports).
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer recalls
Most common 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
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 DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DAMAGED ENGINE COMPONENTS FOR AROUND $1200. ALL VACUUM HOSES, ALL SPARK PLUG WIRES, THE BRAKE FLUID RESOVOUR, ALL HOSES AND BELTS, THE CATALITIC CONVERTER, TO NAME A FEW, WERE THE ITEMS REPLACED. NOW NEARLY 10 MONTHS LATER THERE IS STILL MAJOR CARBORATOR AND EMISSION PROBLEMS. IN JUNE, 1999, $500 WORK ON EMISSIONS SYSTEM TO CORRECT IT SO IT WOULD PAST THE SAFETY INSPECTION T
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE DASHBOARD.
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES HAVE BROKEN, UNABLE TO LATCH SEAT BELT. TT
COOLANT LEAKED INTO HEATER/AC HOUSING, AC IS NO LONG WORKING. TT
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer questions
Does the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Electrical System (4), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.