Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Jeep Wagoneer: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer at 86–93 MPGe combined with 268–294 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined MPGe

86–93

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as WAGONEER S.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Jeep Wagoneer recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer, newest first.

Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and attachments

NHTSA 26V141000 Reported Mar 12, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 26D)
Units affected
11,767 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 were 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Exterior lighting: Brake lights and 2 more components

NHTSA 26V059000 Reported Feb 2, 2026
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 03D)
Components
Exterior lighting: Brake lights; Exterior lighting: Turn signal; Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control
Units affected
456,287 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Jeep Wagoneer fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Jeep Wagoneer EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire)Electric (250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity100/85/93 MPGe294 mi
36.2 kWh/100 mi		$8000
Wagoneer S AWD (Pirelli tire)Electric (250 kW DCPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity90/82/86 MPGe268 mi
39.1 kWh/100 mi		$9000

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Jeep Wagoneer crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Jeep Wagoneer NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 JEEP WAGONEER S SUV BEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Jeep Wagoneer owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Wagoneer model years

Jeep Wagoneer by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Wagoneer19–20 mpg · 83–93 MPGe9634/5
2024 Wagoneer19–20 mpg · 87–97 MPGe14954/5
2023 Wagoneer17–20 mpg91154/5
2022 Wagoneer17–18 mpg10209—

All Jeep Wagoneer years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Jeep models

2026 Jeep Cherokee2026 Jeep Compass2026 Jeep Gladiator2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer2026 Jeep Recon2026 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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