1987 Jeep Wagoneer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer. Newest first.
Tire reserve load label may not have been installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 110.
Remedy
Install proper label.
Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released.
Remedy
Replace suspect throttle bodies.
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace module, as necessary.
A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. consequence of defect: chafing of the fuel hose could occur which could result in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage.
Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. consequence of defect: couplers could be out of tolerance resulting in steering wheel misalignment with eventual loss of vehicle control.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
See letter sent via usmail. No safety defect listed. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
00 t 005 000/tread separation: right rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling on a dirt road at 25-30 mph, notice a flapping sound before the problem commence. Driver and passenger in a 1987 jeep, wageneer; aftermarket equipment install at 80400 miles, dot unavailable. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
On a trip and at 65 mph went over rail road crossing and as suspension traveled felt like the drive line was comming through the floor pan.something in the drive train did indeed botton out not the suspension. Also steering wheel broke loose on this trip and had to be repaired because the bolts…
On a trip and at 65 mph went over rail road crossing and as suspension traveled felt like the drive line was comming through the floor pan.something in the drive train did indeed botton out not the suspension. Also steering wheel broke loose on this trip and had to be repaired because the bolts broke loose inside shaft and has sence been repaired but developed grinding leaving stop lights.i suspected something bottoming out hurt transmission,i searched this site and discovered the service bulletin on the to long drive line in rear.took to jeep to have transmission repaired and asked about drive line being to lond and damaging thr transfer case.they have jeep week and call say nothing at all wrong and changed fluid and do at this time say yes they know about to long drive line but they don't think thats it and send me on my way.transmission hear gear whine I suspect they did not look into drive line so I engage transfer case in driveway and it locked into drive and extreame breaking sound heard and now does nothing but grinds.i call jeep tell I have your service bulletin on this transfer case damage with the to long drive line he says let me see.i read part number off my drive line and compair to what bulletin says should be right part number.clearly I have the to long a shaft. Jeep dealer says oh well.i call jeep cust service and explain to them.they say there IS no such problem with jeep drive line to long and this IS way out of warrenty I say I understand this but had the proper line been installed this never would have bottomed out and broke an 1800.00 transfer case. Jeep corp says oh well we arn't replacing your transfer case and will not even help it's my problem because it's not warrenty.according to your notice #8706..item#92817 drive line could have broke and at 65 mph could have possable caused wreck or worse my son was in the rear seat. Jeep dealer here says they know about the drive lines.jeep corp claims no such thing so I own it..yes I do.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Engine cooling system IS enclosed with no pressure relief valve, which could result in plastic fill bottle exploding if engine overheats. (1ST vehicle on doc# 607835).
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to the month that vehicle was manufactured (87v-022). *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle caught on fire due to the gas tank rupturing during a rear end accident. As a result of the fire, in less than a minute the fire engulfed the entire rear end, resulting in a fatality and two injuries. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel loose due to loose bolts. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Serpentine idler pulley belt bearing failed. *Dsh
- Seat belts
Purchase jeep new and the front seat belt automatic restraint never work keep taking it to the dealer say don't have time to fix the seat belt . tt
- Seats
Drivers seat frame broke upon applying brakes. *aw
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Safety belt retractor
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- Stalling
Analysis of information from manufacturer:the multi-point injectionsystem (mpi) used on the subject vehicles has had wiring harness failureand failure of the crank position sensor (cps).both failures have a highfrequency and are the subject of jeep task forces.numerous modificationsto both items have been…
Analysis of information from manufacturer:the multi-point injectionsystem (mpi) used on the subject vehicles has had wiring harness failureand failure of the crank position sensor (cps).both failures have a highfrequency and are the subject of jeep task forces.numerous modificationsto both items have been made.analysis:the stalling problem IS semi-intermittent, that IS wiringharness failure IS most likely to occur under those conditions where theharness IS disturbed (cornering and rough road).cps failure can occur anytime, but failure appears to be accentuated by high underhood temperatures(exhaust manifold leaks, etc.) and distortion of the cps housing fromexhaust heat damage or thermal flexing.both conditions result in nosignal.status:recommend opening ea and sending a more refined ir.===
- Throttle control
Summary:the pe was opened to investigate whether jeep's recall of certain1987 model vehicles equipped with the 4.0 liter fuel injected 6 cylinderengine (87v-035) had involved all the potentially affected vehicles.areview of the odi files had indicated that 1987-1988 jeep vehiclesequipped with the 4.O liter engine also…
Summary:the pe was opened to investigate whether jeep's recall of certain1987 model vehicles equipped with the 4.0 liter fuel injected 6 cylinderengine (87v-035) had involved all the potentially affected vehicles.areview of the odi files had indicated that 1987-1988 jeep vehiclesequipped with the 4.O liter engine also were experiencing some throttlecontrol problem.a review of the warranty claims and the availableincident reports does not indicate that a potential defect trend existsor IS developing.the warranty claims attenuate, and the alledgedincidents appear to be caused by a variety of factors. #===
- Fires caused by cltch lk
No safety defect trend has been detected.===
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.
- 600604Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock.
- 39539Redesigned liftgate latch.
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