2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer Problems: 15 Known Issues

How to Fix

A free recall remedy exists. Under NHTSA 24V-199 / Chrysler 36B, dealers inspect the steering column control module and replace it if it falls in the suspect build window. The labor operation is under one hour (0.2 hours to inspect, 0.7 hours to inspect and replace on Wagoneer) and is free of charge for parts and labor. Owners can verify eligibility by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by calling FCA US at 1-800-853-1403. Do not attempt an aftermarket SCCM substitution — the module must be PROXI-aligned to the vehicle after replacement.

How to Fix

Free recall remedy. Under NHTSA 23V-716 / Chrysler A7A, dealers inspect the third-row seat belt buckles and replace any damaged or inaccessible buckle at no charge. Owners should verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Until the inspection is done, check that each third-row buckle latches with a firm click and resists a hard tug before carrying passengers back there.

How to Fix

Free recall remedy. Under NHTSA 23V-545 / Chrysler 76A, dealers inspect the upper B-pillar trim and properly seat or replace it as needed, free of charge. Check VIN eligibility at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call FCA US at 1-800-853-1403. Owners who notice a loose or proud B-pillar trim panel should not attempt to press it home themselves — the retainers and the airbag tear seam behind them must be inspected.

How to Fix

Check the VIN for campaign 23V577000 (FCA recall 56A). Dealers update the Central Vision Park Assist Module software free of charge. Until repaired, physically check the area behind the vehicle before backing because the rearview image may not display.

How to Fix

The sources report no recall, published bulletin or confirmed fix. NHTSA investigation PE24018 has not named a root cause. What to check first: 1. Note any battery-fault light or low-voltage message, and have the dealer read the stored codes before they are cleared. Many reported stalls happen together with a low-voltage condition, so ask the dealer to test the 48-volt eTorque battery, the belt motor-generator, and their wiring and connections. 2. Ask the dealer to check your VIN for open recalls and for any newer engine or transmission computer (PCM/TCM) software. A software reflash is something dealers try, but nothing shows it fixes this stall. The only stall recall for this engine (23V-265) covers 2021 Ram 1500s, not the Wagoneer. 3. If the truck is still under the factory warranty, ask for the repair under warranty and keep every repair order. If the stall keeps happening, keep a record of each one. Report each stall to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem and include your VIN. Owner complaints help decide whether the investigation leads to a recall. If the engine shuts off while you are driving, steer to a safe spot. Expect the vehicle to shift into park and set the parking brake on its own. No source gives a repair cost for this problem.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipAsk the dealer to check for all available PCM and TCM software updates - multiple calibrations have been released to address eTorque stalling
• WarningIf your vehicle stalls and shifts to park while driving, have it towed to the dealer rather than risk another stalling incident

How to Fix

There is no safety recall, but there is a free-of-charge path: Customer Satisfaction Notification 26B and TSB 09-006-25 direct dealers to replace the thermostat assembly with the revised part under warranty on affected VINs. Out of warranty, the thermostat housing assembly plus coolant runs roughly $450-$900 installed. If the engine actually overheated, insist on a cooling-system pressure test and a head-gasket/cylinder-head inspection before signing off — a stuck-closed thermostat that let the engine boil can leave lasting damage far more expensive than the thermostat. Do not continue driving an overheating Hurricane; shut down and tow.

How to Fix

Arrange professional diagnosis before authorizing a steering rack. Match the VIN, market, codes and installed software to the current bulletin. Applicable software repairs require their prescribed reset and alignment procedures. Under the connector bulletin, a secure connector calls for further diagnosis, a damaged latch may require steering-gear replacement, and specified grease service is conditional. Do not strip grease or clean pins indiscriminately. Any remaining fault needs normal diagnosis; confirm coverage and price separately.

How to Fix

Have dealer perform a parasitic draw test (FCA bulletin 08-216-23: after the vehicle sleeps 90 minutes, ignition-off draw should be no more than 30mA, with 15mA +/- 5mA preferred). Common culprits include the Uconnect system not fully entering sleep mode, OTA update module staying active, and connected services features. Dealer software update may reduce parasitic draw. For recurring issues, install a battery tender (NOCO Genius5 or similar) for vehicles that sit for extended periods. If the battery has been damaged by repeated drain, replace it with the correct AGM battery for the vehicle.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipDisable connected services features (remote start, vehicle finder) if the vehicle sits for extended periods - these keep modules active

How to Fix

Have the dealer verify VIN, build, equipment and fault applicability. For the applicable condition, update CADM software, perform PROXI alignment and complete the prescribed verification. Warranty eligibility and any remaining fault require separate assessment.

How to Fix

No recall. The documented fix is software: bring Uconnect to release S24.18 or later and the rear-seat screens to build 2793 or later. Many of these updates arrive over the air but stall — a dealer wiTECH flash forces them. A Uconnect reset (hold the volume knob and the right-side tuner button for roughly 20 seconds) clears a black screen temporarily but is not a fix. If the unit still faults at the current software level, push for head-unit replacement under the 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty; out of warranty a Uconnect 5 head unit runs roughly $1,200-$2,500 installed and must be PROXI-aligned to the vehicle.

How to Fix

Dealer diagnosis required - common fixes include air compressor replacement ($800-1,500), air spring replacement ($500-900 per corner), or control module reprogram. Check for air line leaks at connections. The ride height sensors may need recalibration. In some cases, the air tank relief valve is stuck and needs replacement. Dealer software update may resolve intermittent warnings.

Owner tips & cautions

• TipDocument the warning message and mileage - this should be covered under the factory warranty (3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper)
• WarningDo not drive long distances with the suspension stuck at lowest level - it can damage other components and affects handling

How to Fix

Have the workshop verify VIN, transfer-case identification and code applicability. The applicable bulletin repair replaces the shift motor; HD-model transfer cases follow a separate procedure. If faults return after repair, continue normal diagnosis rather than automatically replacing the case. Confirm current parts and warranty eligibility separately.

How to Fix

A free recall remedy applies, but note the status: when the campaign was filed the remedy was still under development and interim owner notification letters went out in November 2025. Check VIN eligibility at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call FCA US at 1-800-853-1403 for current remedy availability. If the trim is already lifting, ask the dealer to secure or remove it rather than driving with a piece that can separate at speed. Repairs are free of charge under the campaign; do not pay a body shop for a re-bond that the recall will cover.

How to Fix

No recall. Start with a TCM software update and a proper adaptive relearn at the dealer, which resolves a share of the harsh-shift complaints. Shudder at steady cruise is a torque converter lock-up clutch symptom and is not fixed by a relearn — it needs a fluid-and-converter diagnosis. If shudder persists after the software update, push for torque converter replacement under the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty rather than accepting repeated relearns. Out of warranty, torque converter replacement runs roughly $1,500-$2,800 and a full transmission replacement $6,000-$9,000. Use only ZF-approved fluid; the wrong fluid makes shudder worse.

How to Fix

No recall; covered by the bulletin as a warranty repair on affected build dates. The dealer re-bonds or replaces the sunroof trim ring and re-secures the headliner. Insist on the bulletin procedure rather than a spot glue job — repairs that only re-glue the visible edge tend to fail again in a summer. This falls under the 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty; out of warranty a trim ring and headliner re-bond typically runs $300-$800, and a full headliner replacement considerably more.