Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 72/100 (GOOD)

2025 Jeep Wagoneer Reliability Report

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer stands good on reliability, but owners report stalling and sudden brake failure. Check both before buying.

Full Breakdown Compare Models

Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

1.1per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$784

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,000–$3,150

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity73/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity74/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Best-scoring Wagoneer year, with far fewer complaints and recalls than 2024, though two electrical reports involve stalling and brake failure.

Top Issues to Watch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)
SUSPENSION (1)

Should You Buy the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer?

Reliability is good for this year, and it is the best of the four scored Wagoneer years. Against other 2025 SUVs it sits close to average. Owners have filed only 5 complaints, about 1.1 per 10,000 sold. The 2024 model has 45 complaints and 6 recalls, and it rates worse. Federal crash testing gave this year 4 of 5 stars.

The problems that stand out are electrical, and they are serious. In the stalling reports, the engine dies at idle or low speed and the transmission shifts into park. Restarting is the only fix, and it can happen several times a week. One owner reported total brake failure at 4,811 miles, and it returned after a dealer repair. Dealers often blame software updates or cannot recreate the stalling. There is also one federal recall, in the structure area.

Ask the seller for dealer repair records covering any stalling or brake work. Confirm the structure recall was completed. This year has had less time to collect complaints than 2024, so a short list is not proof of a clean record.

See also the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+Below-average complaint rate for SUV
+Only 5 complaints reported

Cons

−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Stalling and sudden, total brake failure are the two failures in these reports (2 complaints)

Compare 2025 Jeep Wagoneer With

2025 Nissan Armada

Reliability: 73/100

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2025 BMW X7

Reliability: 71/100

Good

2025 Infiniti QX60

Reliability: 76/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

1.1

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 3.5

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 4/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2025 Jeep Wagoneer Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V5930002025-09-11

STRUCTURE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been installed properly, which can allow it to detach.

Consequence

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 77C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 18, 2025.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2025 Jeep Wagoneer? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 Jeep Wagoneer NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 22.8%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Not Available)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row, 3rd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (None)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Not Available)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Jeep WagoneerRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$784

Repair Frequency

0.4

unscheduled repair visits per year

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

19–20 MPG

Running cost: $3,800–$3,950/yr

Fuel + repair

16–17 city / 23–24 hwy MPG

Electric

262–294 mi range

Fuel cost: $800–$900/yr

Fuel only

36.2–41 kWh/100mi · 9.9 hrs @ 240V

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Wagoneer 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	24	20	$3,000
Wagoneer L 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	24	20	$3,000
Wagoneer 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	16	23	19	$3,150
Wagoneer L 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	16	23	19	$3,150

Electric trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	Range	kWh/100mi	Fuel Cost
Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire)	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	294 mi	36.2	$800
Wagoneer S AWD (Pirelli tire)	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	262 mi	41.0	$900

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Jeep Wagoneer.

Idle the engine for an extended period, then creep through stop-and-go traffic, and watch for stalling or an unexpected shift into park.
Brake firmly several times from low and moderate speeds in an empty lot, and walk away if pedal feel or stopping changes.
Get the dealer service history and look for repeat visits for stalling, brake failure, or software updates.
Look for repair orders closed as "could not recreate" for stalling or brake complaints, and treat them as unresolved.
After any stall on the test drive, restart and check the dash for warning messages before going further.

2025 Jeep Wagoneer Common Problems by Component

5 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)SUSPENSION (1)STEERING (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

Stalling and sudden, total brake failure are the two failures in these reports. In the stalling cases, the engine dies at idle or low speed and the transmission shifts itself into park. Restarting is the only fix, and it can happen several times a week. Brake failure is reported as early as 4,811 miles and came back after a dealer repair. Both failures carry clear crash risk. Dealers often blame software updates or say they cannot recreate the stalling, so repeat visits can keep the car in the shop for weeks. Only 2 complaints are on file.

2 complaints total

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

2026-02-16

This happened twice but the second time could've caused a serious accident. I was turning left through an intersection and the vehicle on the opposite side of the road was turning left (we were going opposite directions) When the other vehicle got "close" to me (not close enough to crash) my collision assistance/automatic emergency braking stopped my car in the middle of the intersection with other people turning also behind me. I had to put my car in park and then in drive again to get it going. it was very scary and if anyone wasn't paying attention it would've cause a collision in an intersection which the safety feature was trying to avoid. I have since turned that off and only get visual alerts to brake.

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

2025-08-27

While driving on the interstate, the vehicle continuously bounces, shakes, and vibrates, making it difficult to maintain safe control. The issue occurs at highway speeds and creates concern for both safety and drivability.

STEERING (1 complaints)

STEERING

1 complaint

2025-08-11

ABS and Stability control lights came on and I immediately lost braking pressure within 100 yards of warning lights and could not stop the vehicle and drove through a stop light. Fortunately there were no cars in the intersection. I also have had steering warning light as well as engine warning light. My Wagoneer’s engine stumbled and put itself in park at a stop light in another issue with the vehicle. The loss of braking force is most concerning safety issue to me. My car is only 4 days old and has already had numerous issues.

Best & Worst Jeep Wagoneer Years

Best Jeep Wagoneer Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Jeep Wagoneer Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Jeep Wagoneer reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2022	55/100	Mixed
2023	59/100	Mixed
2024	66/100	Good
2025	72/100	Good

Jeep Wagoneer Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2025(selected)	72/100	+6	Good	1	5
2024	66/100	+7	Good	6	45
2023	59/100	+4	Mixed	8	93
2022	55/100	—	Mixed	9	189

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

Yes, its reliability standing is good, and it is the best of the four scored Wagoneer years. Against other 2025 SUVs it is close to average. Owners filed 5 complaints and there is 1 recall. Two of the complaints describe serious electrical failures, so check repair history before buying.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer?

Electrical problems lead the complaints, with 2 of the 5 on file. Owners describe the engine stalling at idle or low speed and the transmission shifting into park. Another owner reported sudden, total brake failure. Only 2 electrical complaints exist, so the pattern is small but serious.

Does the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer have stalling problems?

Some owners report it. In those cases the engine dies at idle or low speed and the transmission shifts itself into park. Restarting is the only fix, and it can happen several times a week. Dealers often blame software updates or say they cannot recreate the problem.

Has the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer been recalled?

Federal records list 1 recall for this year, in the structure area. That is far fewer than the 6 recalls on the 2024 model. Ask the seller to confirm the recall repair was done, or have a dealer check the vehicle's recall status.

Is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer better than the 2024?

On the records so far, yes. The 2025 rates best of the four scored years, while the 2024 rates worse, with 45 complaints and 6 recalls. The 2025 has had less time on the road to collect complaints, so the gap may narrow.

Don’t buy a 2025 Jeep Wagoneer without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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