2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Safety Report
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (16) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance | Compare electrical system,service brakes,forward collision avoidance issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S with 31 complaints and 5 recalls. |
Jeep Wagoneer S Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Jeep Wagoneer S years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S | 31 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Jeep onlyPower Train,Engine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Jeep onlySuspension,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Suspension,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control issues Jeep onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Jeep onlyEngine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Jeep onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Jeep onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Reliability Score
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S receives a reliability score of 87 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Issues Drivers have reported electrical system malfunctions, including sudden shutdowns and warning lights. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions Several reports indicate that the forward collision avoidance system has failed to function properly. |
Low | Common | 0-10k miles |
| Brake Booster Failures A critical safety issue where the brake booster has failed, rendering the brakes inoperable. |
High | Occasional | 0-10k miles |
| Transmission Issues Transmission problems have been reported, causing the car to issue warnings and fail to shift properly. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S:
Issues with the electrical system, including sudden shutdowns and warning lights.
Malfunctions in the forward collision avoidance system.
Failures in the brake booster, leading to inoperable brakes.
Problems with the transmission, causing warnings and shifting issues.
Recall Details for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S by NHTSA:
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 26D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Consequence: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. An incorrectly installed spring may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric drive module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 63C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S battery electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight vertical aim adjustment is not accessible, and the horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended. As a result, the headlights may not be able to be adjusted properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the plugs from the vertical aim and install plugs on the horizontal aim, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 23C.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
While driving on highway, message saying “stop safely vehicle will shut down soon” appeared on dashboard. At that time the acceleration would not respond forcing me to drive max speed of 30 mph that decelerated further.
Supplemental Update to Complaint No. 11672058 This is an update to my July 8, 2025 complaint regarding a brake booster failure on my 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S. The vehicle has remained in dealer custody at South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Tulsa, Oklahoma since June 28, 2025 and is still out of service. Although a brake booster replacement was installed, the dealer has not identified a root cau...
A B.E.V. has an estimated range- and the manufacturer claims up to 300 miles range in great conditions. They never pinpoint what the range is in cold climate. The only data I can find is they admit to it being "less". I am part of a large forum for this platform. I have heard several complaints on range in the cold. They all are experiencing less than 50% of the 300 advertised miles. 120-140 seem...
2024 Jeep Wagoneer EV has recurring electrical/propulsion faults with turtle (reduced power/limp mode) and wrench warning light, causing sudden loss of acceleration and reduced power. This has happened while driving on the highway, making the vehicle feel unsafe and unreliable; I was nearly in an accident when it would not accelerate. Vehicle has been to the dealer at least five times and has been...
Driving down the road with my three kids in the car and a turtle light showed up and I could not accelerate. Cars behind me, swerved out of the way to avoid a catastrophic accident my car limped to the shoulder and once I turned the car off and on again, it worked. This car is a death trap and needs to be investigated.
At 2,000 miles car experiences an issue when going from drive to reverse the car issued warning that transmission needs to be serviced, wouldn’t go into any gear and wouldn’t turn off. Had to be dragged into flatbed truck and taken to dealer. At 3,000 miles had to stop in road due to medical helicopter and road being closed. When road opened up went to put car into drive. Same errors as before...
With only 611 miles on the odometer, and [10] days old while driving the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, out of nowhere started to systematically shut down while driving, causing a complete loss of power. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer from which I purchased here in Phoenix Arizona. It has now been 36 days consecutively in the shop and the dealer is unaware what needs to be done to fix it. STAR has ...
this vehicle has locked my wife inside the car, it has been unable to be shut off on multiple occasions, the warning lights are constantly on, the vehicle slows down and turns off, and most recently it accelerated on its own when my wife was applying the brakes and almost crashed while trying to remain in control of the vehicle. We leased this vehicle brand new 7 months ago. This make and model is...
I was stopped at a red light on a busy road. When it turned green and i accelerated the car would not move. It jerked and the dash lit up lioke a Christmas tree. A big red turtle came up on the dash and I was able to move but only 5-7 miles per hour. I drove the 8 -9 mile home at only 7 miles an hour while being honked at and near misses from the heavy trraffic. The vehiocle was towed to the deale...
After only a few months of owning the car, my tire completely blew out on the freeway. I did not hit anything or run over anything and the service team mentioned there was nothing in the tire to make them believe this was a result of something that punctured the tire.
On Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at approximately 6:51pm while driving my 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S the vehicle lurched forward suddenly while coming to a stop (below 5mph at the time of the lurch). Following that, multiple service lights illuminated on the dash including a large red turtle with a message that "Vehicle power may be diminished". When I went to accelerate from the stop the vehicle was slu...
1. Brake Booster Failure: On [XXX], my Wagoneer S experienced a brake booster failure, rendering the brakes inoperable. The vehicle displayed multiple error messages but still showed a misleading “Ready to Drive” message, falsely indicating it was safe to operate. The SUV was towed to SouthPointe Jeep in Tulsa on June 28, 2025. I was informed the required brake booster part is backordered until at...
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact stated that while waiting for several hours or several days, the vehicle started as needed. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while...
The vehicle is scheduled to return to the dealership again. Multiple safety-critical systems are affected. I believe this is an ongoing electrical system failure in a new vehicle, putting both the driver and passengers at risk.
Purchased the car on 5/16 and it’s been at the dealership since 5/23. Was driving and I received a message telling me to “stop safely, vehicle will shit off soon”. Car immediately slowed drastically and the wheel jerked forcing my car to swerve into the next lane on the interstate. Was barely able to pull the car over safely without getting crushed on the highway. Have opened a case with Jeep Cust...
The service electrical systems light comes on and the vehicle will freeze up. Has happened numerous times without the dealership being able to repair
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Has the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S been recalled?
Yes, the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S have?
The 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S has 16 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
The 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S involve electrical system,service brakes,forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), power train,engine (1 complaints), suspension,electrical system,vehicle speed control (1 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, engine, power train,electrical system,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S have?
There are no fire reports for the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S.
How many injuries are reported for the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S.
Should I buy a 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 16 complaints, 4 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
The components with the most failures on the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (1 complaints), 3. SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 5. ENGINE (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
Be cautious of electrical system issues, brake booster failures, and transmission problems. Ensure regular maintenance and check for recalls. The 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S has 16 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
The 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 16 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electrical System Issues and Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions.
What are the known issues with the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S?
Known issues with the 2024 JEEP WAGONEER S include: Electrical System Issues, Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions, Brake Booster Failures, Transmission Issues. These are based on patterns found across 16 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S?
Common issues include electrical system malfunctions, brake booster failures, and transmission problems.
Are there any recalls for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S?
Yes, there are recalls for issues with the liftgate hinge, brake lights, and automatic transmission pawl.
What should I do if I experience sudden shutdowns or brake issues?
Pull over safely and contact a mechanic or the dealership for further assistance.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of electrical system issues, brake booster failures, and transmission problems. Ensure regular maintenance and check for recalls.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S. The data includes 16 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16