What year Jeep Wagoneer S should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not flag any Jeep Wagoneer S year as an avoid year yet. Only 2024 and 2025 model years exist, with 28 and 52 complaints respectively, and no do-not-drive recalls on either.

Is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S reliable based on complaints?

The 2025 model has 52 complaints and a complaint index of 100, higher than the 2024 model's 28 complaints and index of 0. Electrical System problems are the top issue for both years.

What is the most common problem with the Jeep Wagoneer S?

Electrical System complaints account for 73% of all complaints (58 of 80), followed by Engine issues at 30% and Brakes and Transmission & Powertrain each at 24%.

Are there recalls on the Jeep Wagoneer S?

NHTSA lists 6 total recall campaigns across the 2024 and 2025 Wagoneer S, with 5 recalls for 2024 and 6 for 2025, and no do-not-drive recalls reported.

Jeep Wagoneer S Best and Worst Years (2024–2025)

There are no designated avoid years for the Jeep Wagoneer S since only 2024 and 2025 exist, with 80 total complaints and 6 recall campaigns across both. Electrical System issues lead at 73% of complaints, but no year stands out as worse based on NHTSA data available so far.

Model years: 2; 2024–2025
NHTSA complaints: 80
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Electrical System

Wagoneer S Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Jeep Wagoneer S problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2024	No verdict	0	28	2	0	5	Electrical System	92	—
2025	No verdict	100	52	0	0	6	Electrical System	88	—

Most common Jeep Wagoneer S problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System58 (73%)
Engine24 (30%)
Brakes19 (24%)
Transmission & Powertrain19 (24%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (16%)
Fuel System9 (11%)
Other8 (10%)
Structure & Body5 (6%)
Steering4 (5%)
Lane Departure2 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Jeep Wagoneer S should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not flag any Jeep Wagoneer S year as an avoid year yet. Only 2024 and 2025 model years exist, with 28 and 52 complaints respectively, and no do-not-drive recalls on either.
Is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S reliable based on complaints?: The 2025 model has 52 complaints and a complaint index of 100, higher than the 2024 model's 28 complaints and index of 0. Electrical System problems are the top issue for both years.
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Wagoneer S?: Electrical System complaints account for 73% of all complaints (58 of 80), followed by Engine issues at 30% and Brakes and Transmission & Powertrain each at 24%.
Are there recalls on the Jeep Wagoneer S?: NHTSA lists 6 total recall campaigns across the 2024 and 2025 Wagoneer S, with 5 recalls for 2024 and 6 for 2025, and no do-not-drive recalls reported.