Does the 1979 Jeep Wagoneer have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Jeep Wagoneer recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jeep dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Jeep Wagoneer?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Jeep Wagoneer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Jeep Wagoneer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Jeep been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Jeep Wagoneer recalls, newest first

November 23, 1987NHTSA 87V178000180,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary: The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Consequence: Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Remedy: Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 5, 1980NHTSA 80V02300010,891 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Summary: The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly. A damaged bearing could result in axle and wheel disengagement from the vehicle while in motion.
Remedy: The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1979 Jeep Wagoneer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires › Tread/belt2

Other 1979 Jeep models

Questions

Does the 1979 Jeep Wagoneer have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Jeep Wagoneer recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jeep dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Jeep Wagoneer?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.