2025 Jeep Wagoneer S problems & reliability
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 36 | 71% |
| Service Brakes → | 14 | 27% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 18% |
| Engine | 8 | 16% |
| Power Train | 8 | 16% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 8% |
| Structure | 4 | 8% |
| Unknown / Other | 4 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“This vehicle has experienced the same or substantially similar serious safety-related malfunction on three separate occasions. The vehicle becomes unable to engage gear or move and also will not shut down normally. The first incident occurred in XXX in a parking garage in [XXX]. The vehicle powered on but would not…”
Power Train · filed Sep 13, 2026
“When the vehicle is turned on, going into reverse the radio freezes. At which point you loose the HMI unit, camera and rear parking sensors. Reported multiple times to Jeep, who has failed to repair this issue.”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Sep 4, 2026
“Exiting interstate 10 at exit 31 in Mississippi on July 31 at 815 am eastbound, Braking did not stop the car and it went straight thru the interection and was a near miss collision with a southbound vehicle at the end of the exit ramp. Car enteted the intersection, as brakes totally failed”
Service Brakes · filed Sep 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
213 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S. The 10 most recent:
Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification 74D – Powertrain Modules Software Update Dealer Notification The powertrain modules software on about 18,900 of the above vehicles may contain multiple software issues that…
74D Combo Rev2 · Service Campaign · issued Sep 4, 2026
Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)
S2623000052 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2026
Sunroof Assy Sunroof glass and/or sunshade cannot open/close (inoperative). 1. Please follow the service procedure: 08-Electrical/8N - Power Systems/ Power Top, Sunroof/ Diagnosis and Testing. 2. If sunroof motors…
9100886 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2026
Handle bracket - exterior door & bracket - door handle
114080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2026
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Powertrain Modules Software Update 80D The powertrain modules software on about 3,300 of the above vehicles may contain multiple software issues that could cause various…
80D Combo Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 12, 2026
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Powertrain Modules Software Update 74D SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION The powertrain modules software on about 18,900 of the above vehicles may contain multiple software issues that…
74D Combo Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 12, 2026
Cluster Assembly When the technician connects to the vehicle via Witech, they observe Stored and/or Pending DTC in the IPC for KM49, LB, KM74 Programs. The instrument cluster should not be replaced based solely on the…
9100880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2026
Powertrain Modules Software Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
08-312-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2026
GEAR - RACK AND PINION
113824 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 3, 2026
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION NORTH AMERICA Powertrain Modules Software Update 80D The powertrain modules software on about 3,300 of the above vehicles may contain multiple software issues that could cause various…
a · Service Campaign · issued Aug 1, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S?
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