1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Newest first.
The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
The headlight switch constantly burns out, causing the headlights/running lights/dash and interior lights to burn out, and the truck cannot be driven at night. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's and right rear female seat buckles are broken. Please describe details. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Plastic outer shell of seat belt buckles broke, causing belts to release. *skd
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Bolt that holds steering wheel has loosened, replaced bolt on steering wheel. tt the pivot bolt in lower column backed out. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Auto-tran: gas pedal stuck; engine accelerated in an uncontrollable manner; applied brakes; shut off engine to stop vehicle; no prior warning. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Elec. Rear window
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination…
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination called for in the recall notice doesnot meet with the intent of the law.chrysler has been requested toreexamine the recall by letter dated 11/20/87.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 43049Unknown
- 43048Unknown
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