1988 Jeep Wagoneer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While travelling, a fire emerged from under the hood of vehicle. consumer pulled off the road and vehicle was engulfed in flames.(ohio traffic crash report #10-91-182) *jg
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control switch failed causing uncontrolled acceleration.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicle stalled due to exhaust system leaks. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Safety belt retractor
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- 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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