1990 Jeep Wagoneer problems
The Jeep Wagoneer is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) nameplate of Jeep vehicles, with several models marketed for the 1963 through 1993 model years and again since the 2022 model year.
Various versions of the Wagoneer were manufactured in the US and other nations by Kaiser Motors (1962−1971), by American Motors (1971−1987), by Chrysler (1987−1993), and Stellantis from 2021.
A revival of the Jeep Wagoneer was introduced as a concept version on September 3, 2020, and as the production model on March 11, 2021. Sales begin in the second half of 2021 with 2022 model year versions.
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Common 1990 Jeep Wagoneer problems
Based on the provided sources, here are common problems with the Jeep Wagoneer that owners have reported:
- Coolant Temperature Fluctuations: Some users reported rapid coolant temperature fluctuations leading to overheating warnings.
- Sudden Vehicle Shutdown: Instances where the vehicle completely shut down while driving, requiring it to be brought to a halt before restarting.
- Trim Falling Off: Owners have reported issues with trim falling off while driving, affecting the overall aesthetics of the vehicle.
- Leather Seat Deterioration: Concerns about the leather seats deteriorating, specifically the third-row seat, which can impact comfort and appearance.
- Clear Coat Peeling: Clear coat peeling off from certain parts of the vehicle, such as the fenders, affecting the exterior appearance.
- Front Bumper Misalignment: Front bumper misalignment issues leading to it popping out of place, potentially impacting safety and aesthetics.
- Electronic Malfunctions: Various electronic issues have been reported, including problems with the radio, rear hatch, and random error messages like loss of power steering.
These reported problems highlight a range of issues that owners have faced with the Jeep Wagoneer, encompassing both mechanical and cosmetic concerns.
Are old Jeep Wagoneers reliable?
The Jeep Wagoneer's history can broadly be broken down into three generations, including the most recent relaunch. The most reliable Jeep Wagoneers tend to be those from the second generation, which extended between 1984 and 1991.
What year is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer in breaking bad?
1991
The year 1991 was chosen because the Diecast model shows 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
What was the best year for Jeep Wagoneer?
Although Wagoneer didn't change a whole lot in all that time, people tend to consider the Grand Wagoneer of 1984-91 the best of the bunch. The last of the Wagoneers offered a wonderful mix of amenities, power, and utility in a V-8-powered woodgrain box that could go anywhere and do anything.
What engine is in a 1990 Jeep Wagoneer?
Powering the 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine coupled to a three-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac four-wheel drive.
Are old Jeep Wagoneers reliable?
The Jeep Wagoneer's history can broadly be broken down into three generations, including the most recent relaunch. The most reliable Jeep Wagoneers tend to be those from the second generation, which extended between 1984 and 1991.
What engine is in a 1990 Jeep Wagoneer?
Powering the 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine coupled to a three-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac four-wheel drive.
What was the best year for Jeep Wagoneer?
Although Wagoneer didn't change a whole lot in all that time, people tend to consider the Grand Wagoneer of 1984-91 the best of the bunch. The last of the Wagoneers offered a wonderful mix of amenities, power, and utility in a V-8-powered woodgrain box that could go anywhere and do anything.
Why was the Wagoneer discontinued?
The Grand Wagoneer would sail through its twilight years with minor changes and was discontinued after 1991, a victim of more rigorous safety standards and its unfortunate single-digit fuel economy.
1990 Jeep Wagoneer car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jeep Wagoneer problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Jeep Wagoneer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1990 Jeep Wagoneer complaints
The NHTSA has received 19 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-17
- VIN: 1J4FN78L7LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: CONTINUED ANTI-LOCK AND BRAKE FAILURE WITH NO WARNING. SYSTEM REPLACED ON 2/11/97, 11/10/00, 11/16/00, & 2/13/01. REPLACED WITH SAME PARTS THAT CONTINUE TO FAIL. VERY DANGEROUS. BRAKES GO TO FLOOR WITH NO WARNING. REQUEST FOR SERVICE IN 11/03 AFTER FAILURE DID NOT FIND PROBLEM. SYSTEM HAS FAILED 4 TIMES SINCE THEN. DEALER CURRENTLY HAS VEHICLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-08
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, WITHOUT PEDAL APPLICATION, AFTER BEING PUT INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE RAN INTO A BUILDING AND WAS TOTALED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1J4FN78L3LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKS UP CAUSING ONE MINOR AND ONE MAJOR ACCIDENT. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-01
- VIN: 1J4FJ58L5LL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ENCLOSED WITH NO SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, WHICH COULD RESULTING IN PLASTIC FILL BOTTLE TO OVERHEAT AND EXPLODE. (2ND VEHICLE ON DOC# 544283)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-16
- VIN: 1J4FN78L6LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER CONSUMER HAVING TROUBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT (MANUFACTURER PROBLEM).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-16
- VIN: 1J4FN78L6LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE PADS AND SHOES FAILED.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-19
- VIN: 1J4FN78L9LL
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: SPARE TIRE EXPLODED WHILE JEEP WAS PARKED THE EXPLOSION BLEW A HOLE IN THE SPARE TIRE'S VINYL COVER, BLEW THE DOME LIGHT COVER OFFAND BLEW THE WINDOW OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1J4FN78L6LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS MODULE AND PUMP ARE FAULTY CAUSING THE PUMP TO BURN OUT. ABS LATER RECALLED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1J4FN78L6LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON, CHECK AND ADVISE , ABS MODULE AND PUMP ARE FAULTY, PUMP KEEPS RUNNING AND BURNED OUT, REPLACE MODULE AND PUMP, WORKING FINE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BENDIX 10 ABS BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS TOOK A LONG TIME DUE TO SCARECE AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. (91V-063). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1J4N78L9LL1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PUMP AND ACCUMULATOR. *AK THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THIS, 96V260, CONSUMER PAID $1543 FOR REPAIRS. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD THROUGH INTERSECTION. *AK
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-07-01
- VIN: 1J4FN78L2LL
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: BENDIX ABS BRAKES; BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. TT ABS PUMP WOULD NOT FUNCTION. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED, WAS NOISY AND EXPERIENCED VIBRATION. RADIATOR COOLANT FAN SENSOR SWITCH. *SLC
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-01
- VIN: 1J4FN78L8LL
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SEAT BROKE OFF ITS BRACKET ON POWER SEAT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-10-25
- VIN: 1J4FN78L0LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MOTOR RUNS EXCESSIVELY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-10-25
- VIN: 1J4FN78L0LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT LAMP COMES ON. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1991-06-10
- VIN: 1J4FN78L0LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE LEAKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1991-12-16
- VIN: 1J4FN78L0LL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-003).
1990 Jeep Wagoneer recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1990 Jeep Wagoneer.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
- Consequence: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: IMPROPER INSERTION/CRIMPING OF THE HOSE-TO-END FITTINGS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- Consequence: DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST, LEAVING ONLY MANUAL BRAKESAND DECREASING STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DISCHARGE OFHYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE AREA OF THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE.
- Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Summary: MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
- Consequence: 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.
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Duncan Bergstrom 2024-07-29
Great truck! It's awesome in the snow and mud, especially with the Goodyear Kelly Desert Storm tires and 6
Raoul Thompson 2024-06-21
The car has a very strong frame and looks great. The wood trim adds a smart touch to the vehicle's appearance. Although I did experience some issues with the coolant system, everything was resolved after a few repairs. It's worth noting that the wheel alignment should be checked every 2000 to 3000 miles.