2025 Jeep Wagoneer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 Wagoneer years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer has 6 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and ranks best among the 4 model years with data, with a verdict of Best. It carries 3 recalls, but brake failure reports stand out among the small complaint count.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
Top 2025 Jeep Wagoneer problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (50%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (50%)
- Electrical System2 (33%)
- Engine2 (33%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Steering1 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden total brake failure, including one case where the brakes did not respond at a drive-thru and the vehicle struck the car ahead.
- Some drivers describe ABS and stability control warning lights appearing right before a sudden loss of braking pressure, forcing them through a stop light or stop sign.
- One owner reported the vehicle continuously bouncing, shaking, and vibrating at highway speeds, making it hard to keep control.
- The automatic emergency braking system reportedly triggered unexpectedly during a left turn, stopping the car in the middle of an intersection.
- One owner described repeated stalling and the transmission shifting into park on its own, along with dashboard warning lights, despite multiple dealer visits.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V584000Sep 10, 2026Structure & Body97,349 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.
Risk: Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 81D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V559000Sep 1, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires201,975 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 54D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V593000Sep 11, 2025Structure & Body163,735 vehicles
Structure:exterior trim
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.
Risk: Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?
- Among the 4 Wagoneer model years with data, 2025 has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks best, with only 6 complaints logged so far by NHTSA.
- What problems does the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Wagoneer center on brakes (3 complaints, 50% share) and collision avoidance/camera systems (3 complaints, 50% share), with one crash reported.
- Does the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Wagoneer, covering roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, a radio frequency hub software update, and improperly installed door trim. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2025 Wagoneer compare to other years?
- The 2025 Wagoneer's complaint index of 0 is far lower than the 2022 (100, Avoid), 2023 (67, Caution), and 2024 (33, Good) model years, making 2025 the best-ranked year so far.