1997 Jeep Wagoneer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer.

19961998
Complaints
2
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1997 Jeep Wagoneer Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL11——
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11——

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