Reliability & cost of ownership
Jeep Wagoneer S Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Jeep Wagoneer S? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Jeep Wagoneer S problems by model year
11 recall entries and 62 owner complaints on file across 2 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wagoneer S | 6 | 40 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2024 Wagoneer S | 5 | 22 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Jeep Wagoneer S, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system48 complaints
- power train14 complaints
- service brakes14 complaints
- engine13 complaints
- forward collision avoidance9 complaints
- vehicle speed control8 complaints
- fuel/propulsion system8 complaints
- unknown or other7 complaints