1989 Jeep Wagoneer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Jeep Wagoneer. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, the ABS function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. the instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Contamination of the hydraulic fluid can causemalfunctioning of the anti-lock brake system; low pressure hose leakage causesloss of brake fluid and also results in corrosion and failure of the mastercylinder snap ring, resulting complete brake failure; failure of the front brakehose due to hose to tire interference will cause failure of one half of thebrake system resulting in a longer stopping distance than expected.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
High engine idle when car IS first placed in gear couldresult in unexpected acceleration.
Remedy
Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.
Owner complaints
11 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions, the ABS light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic who determined the ABS pump had not output. there was a recall # 96v260000 pertaining to the ABS problem. the manufacturer determined the…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions, the ABS light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic who determined the ABS pump had not output. there was a recall # 96v260000 pertaining to the ABS problem. the manufacturer determined the recall was already performed on the vehicle. However, the contact did not believe the manufacturer statement was correct. The vehicle was purchased in 1995 and the letter was never received by the contact. The vehicle remained at the mechanic shop because the vehicle was not safe to operate.
- Vehicle speed control
While in reverse vehicle accelerated suddenly, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries to driver. vehicle was totaled*ak *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summery listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer was never notified of recall on the throttle position sensor. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failure resulted in engine fire (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Seats
Driver's side seat broke - only 1/2 the side IS now attached, happened while I was getting out of vehicle. Had I been in an accident, I'm sure I wouldn't be here now. Dealer wants $900 to fix. According to auto-parts store, it's common for the seats to break! If this isn't a safety issue I don't…
Driver's side seat broke - only 1/2 the side IS now attached, happened while I was getting out of vehicle. Had I been in an accident, I'm sure I wouldn't be here now. Dealer wants $900 to fix. According to auto-parts store, it's common for the seats to break! If this isn't a safety issue I don't know what IS! One expects to have to replace certain parts on a used vehicle, but not a seat! The part that anchors the seat in place either has a design flaw, or the parts are stressed and break. I'm very concerned about what may have happened to others. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When traveling at any speed the vehicle will cut off without prior warning. also, there IS a tsb on the vehicle due to this problem with the crankshaft. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS actuator pump/mtr assy failed prior to/after recall repair.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Visibility › Windshield
Radiator failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission jumped out of parking gear into reverse, causing accident/injury. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS: ABS light came on; immediately after, complete brake loss; could not apply brake pedal at all. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Failed antilock brakes
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600604Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 39539Redesigned liftgate latch.
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