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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 2 Wagoneer S years

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S has 52 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, and a complaint index of 100, ranking it 1st worst of 2 model years. Electrical System issues dominate, making up 71% of complaints at a median 1,000 miles.

Complaints
52
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
88
95 city / 80.5 hwy

Top 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System37 (71%)
  2. Brakes14 (27%)
  3. Engine12 (23%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain8 (15%)
  6. Structure & Body5 (10%)
  7. Fuel System4 (8%)
  8. Other4 (8%)
  9. Lane Departure2 (4%)
  10. Steering1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Vehicle becomes unresponsive to driver controls and refuses to shut down, sometimes signaling it is charging while parked in a lot.
  • Random electrical errors appear minutes into driving, with dealers unable to reliably reproduce or fix the issue after multiple visits.
  • The vehicle loses power or 'bricks' shortly after purchase, throwing a turtle-mode warning and jerking forward unexpectedly.
  • Dashboard warnings for electrical faults appear daily, sometimes with the car stalling mid-road until manually restarted.
  • Gear selector shifts into the wrong gear or the electronic parking brake engages on its own while driving, causing sudden deceleration.
  • Loss of accelerator response and stalling occur at low-to-moderate speeds with no warning lights illuminated.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S complaints: complaints filed per month18May 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026
98 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (18).

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V262000Apr 23, 2026Electrical System20,271 vehicles

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 26V141000Mar 12, 2026Structure & Body11,767 vehicles

    Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.

    Risk: A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 26D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

  3. NHTSA 26V059000Feb 2, 2026Electrical System456,287 vehicles

    Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

    Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

See all 6 recalls for the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S →

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S fuel economy and fuel cost

City
95 MPG
Highway
80.5 MPG
Combined
88 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Wagoneer S years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2024No verdict028592
2025No verdict10052688

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S reliable?
NHTSA lists 52 complaints and 6 recalls for the 2025 Wagoneer S, giving it a complaint index of 100 and the worst rank among the 2 model years with data. Electrical System problems account for 71% of complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S?
Electrical System issues are the top problem area, making up 71% of complaints (37 of 52), with a median failure mileage of 1,000 miles.
Does the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering the electrical system, structure and body, and transmission and powertrain, including instrument panel display failures and an electric drive module park-function issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2025 Wagoneer S compare to the 2024 model?
The 2025 has 52 complaints and a complaint index of 100 versus 28 complaints and an index of 0 for 2024, making 2025 the worse-ranked year of the two.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S?
EPA rates it at 88 mpg combined (95 city / 80.5 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $850.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.