1990 Jeep Wagoneer: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Continued anti-lock and brake failure with no warning. System replaced on 2/11/97, 11/10/00, 11/16/00, & 2/13/01. Replaced with same parts that continue to fail. Very dangerous. Brakes go to floor with no warning. Request for service in 11/03 after failure did not find problem. System has failed 4 times since then. Dealer currently has vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · May 2004
“Engine cooling system enclosed with no safety relief valve, which could resulting in plastic fill bottle to overheat and explode. (2nd vehicle on doc# 544283)”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 1999
“Spare tire exploded while jeep was parked the explosion blew a hole in the spare tire's vinyl cover, blew the dome light cover offand blew the window out of the window frame.”Owner report · Tires · Aug 1998
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“Bendix ABS brakes; brakes failed completely. Tt ABS pump would not function. Power steering pump replaced, was noisy and experienced vibration. Radiator coolant fan sensor switch. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1995
“Bendix 10 ABS brakes failed prior to recall, recall repairs took a long time due to scarece availability of parts. (91v-063). *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1995
“While driving, experienced intermittent brake failure when made attempt to slow/stop, vehicle continued to roll forward through intersection. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“When applying the ABS brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle, had to replace brake pump and accumulator. *ak there is a recall regarding this, 96v260, consumer paid $1543 for repairs. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“ABS brake light on, check and advise , ABS module and pump are faulty, pump keeps running and burned out, replace module and pump, working fine.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The vehicle took off, without pedal application, after being put into drive. The vehicle ran into a building and was totaled. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
THERE MAY BE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM CONDENSATION FORMATION THAT CAN PLUG THE ABS BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP FILTER; STRESS CORROSION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SNAP RING HAS BEEN TRACED TO CHLORINE LEAKING FROM THE LOW PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO BREAK; FRONT BRAKE HOSE TO TIRE INTERFERENCE WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE HOSE.
Remedy: REPLACE ABS LOW PRESSURE HOSE; REBUILD MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER; INSPECT, SERVICE INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS, AND REPLACE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS WITH SENSORS THAT WOULD SEND CORRECT SIGNALS TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
IMPROPER INSERTION/CRIMPING OF THE HOSE-TO-END FITTINGS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1990 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.