1970 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1970 Jeep Wagoneer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 209,015 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 87V178000 1987-11-23 180,000 affected
Defect

THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.

Consequence

WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.

SUSPENSION 70V045000 1970-05-07 28,075 affected
Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT REAR AXLE BEARING LEFT FACTORY WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRI- CANT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE TOTAL BEARING FAILURE, WHICHCOULD CAUSE REAR WHEEL AND AXLE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE.(CORRECT BYADDING LUBRICANT WHEN NECESSARY.)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 70V027000 1970-03-30 940 affected
Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES LEFT FACTORY WITH FRONT TURN SIGNAL AND PARKING LAMPASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH CERTAIN LIGHT DISPERSING RE- QUIREMENTS.(CORRECT TO CONFORM WITH PROPER LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1970 Jeep Wagoneer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.