Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1987

Model Grand Wagoneer made in 1987 by Jeep got 18 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control, visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.2l, 5.9l.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.2L) 6Automatic, 3 gears4WD15/16/1516/21/18Regular$ 95018860828
( 4.2L) 6Manual, 4 gears4WD14/19/1616/24/19Regular$ 89118860828
( 5.9L) 8Automatic, 3 gears4WD11/13/1212/17/14Regular$ 118718860701

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
87V022000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1987 to 02/01/1987V (Vehicle)399602/23/1987MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC02/25/198703/02/1987
Defect SummaryCruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Consequence SummaryInconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace module, as necessary.
NotesSystem: cruise control.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles with cruise control.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
87V178000CHRYSLER CORPORATION to 11/01/1987V (Vehicle)18000005/27/1988ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/23/198711/24/1987
Defect SummaryThe key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Consequence SummaryWindow could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Corrective SummaryOwners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
NotesSystem: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
RCL/62305/01/199543049Unknown11/01/1995
RCL/62205/01/199543048Unknown11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY
EA88005CHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/23/198703/28/1989ELEC. REAR WINDOW87V178000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
10/25/19955
 Left turn signal bulb replaced due to moisture inside of lens.
10/25/19955
 Fuse block on passenger's side floor failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10/22/19952
 Temperature gauge reading was normal when engine fire occurred. *sd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10/25/19955
 Gasket failed, causing antifreeze odor to emit inside of vehicle.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/22/19952
 Engine fire. *sd
10/25/19955
 Intermittent stalling.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
10/25/19955
 Fuel line hose failed, causing gasoline leak.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
02/02/1993
 The defective gas gauge indicator makes it appear that the gas tank has more gas than is actually in the tank which causes the vehicle to stall, can cause an accident. *ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
10/25/19955
 Right rear door lock failed.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
10/25/19955
 U-joint failed, causing vibration.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
10/10/19993
 Latch mechanism fell apart on 3 seat belts. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/25/19955
 Brakes squeal and pull to the left.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
10/25/19955
 Door hinges are stiff.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
10/25/19955
 Excessive play in steering.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12/24/2001112/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
10/25/19955
 Air vents are hard to open/fail to work properly. *skd
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
10/25/19955
 Tailgate window failed.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
10/25/19955
 Windshield cracked.