Defect
TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.
Remedy
INSTALL PROPER LABEL.
1986 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1986 Jeep Wagoneer has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 28,140 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Defect
BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.
Consequence
THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.
Defect
STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS REMAINED IN ACID ETCHING BATH TOO LONG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COUPLERS COULD BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL…
Remedy
REPLACE OUT OF TOLERANCE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.
Defect
ACCELERATOR CABLE BUSHING COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE ACCELERATOR LEVER ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ENGINE CONTROL WITH ENGINE RETURNING TO IDLE.
Remedy
REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET AND LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
Defect
JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, SPILLS GASOLINE AND AN IGNITION…
Remedy
RECONNECT FUEL LINE FITTING, AS REQUIRED.
Complaints by component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
TIRES
1crashes1injuries
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Pe#00020; front passenger's tire blewout. Vehicle was moving approximately 20 mph. Tire experienced a large rip where the tread met the sidewall. Tires were purchased brand new at a tire center. Approx. Mileage on the tires 500 miles.*ak”
“The right rear tire blew I lost controll and totaled the vehicle with my two childern with me.( dot number: w1hl tire size: 9235/75r15 )”
“Bolt holding adjustable steering wheel column has loosened, dealer tightened and put lock washers on them. Tt”
“The driver side seat belt buckle fell apart, called dealer, he said part is on national back order don't know when they going to get the part. Tt”
“Seatbelts in rear of vehicle are defective. Seatbelt retractors are faulty. They stick and jam. Consumer has replaced with manual seatbelts. Please provide further details. *ak”
Defect investigations
Investigation DP87022 Opened 1987-07-14 · closed 1987-10-23
REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW
Investigation PE88001 Opened 1987-10-23 · closed 1988-01-28
FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LK
NO SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS BEEN DETECTED.===
Investigation PE89151 Opened 1989-08-11 · closed 1989-12-11
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR
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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 1986 Jeep Wagoneer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.