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1987 Jeep Wagoneer

Based on reports from 12 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 12 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BarHIGH

2 owners reported steering: steering wheel/handle bar issues.

!Inspect the SeatsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar2 (17%)

Seats1 (8%)

Seat Belts1 (8%)

Electrical System:ignition:module1 (8%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (8%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (8%)

Speed Control1 (8%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System1 (8%)

1987 Jeep Wagoneer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

86V159000Dec 1986

STEERING:LINKAGES

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.

86V160000Feb 1987

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

87V022000Feb 1987

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL MODULE COULD HAVE INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.

87V035000Apr 1987

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

VEHICLE MAY CONTAIN AN OUT OF TOLERANCE THROTTLE BODY.

88V106000May 1989

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Jeep Wagoneer is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Jeep Wagoneer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer is related to the steering: steering wheel/handle bar, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

The 1987 Jeep Wagoneer has 12 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1987 Jeep Wagoneer problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Jeep Wagoneer problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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