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Jeep Wagoneer Safety
NHTSA safety across every Jeep Wagoneer model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Jeep Wagoneer we cover (2022 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 89 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2023 at 79. 30 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Jeep Wagoneer is a full-size, three-row SUV aimed squarely at families and buyers who want serious towing capability alongside premium cabin space. Revived for 2022 after a long hiatus, it competes with the Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Expedition. It targets buyers who need genuine utility without stepping into the Grand Wagoneer's luxury price tier.
A notable weak point in the 2025 Wagoneer's safety ratings is its 3 out of 5-star rollover score. While the model achieves a 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in our Exceptional band, this vulnerability for a tall, heavy full-size SUV warrants careful consideration from prospective buyers. The 2025 Wagoneer demonstrates genuinely impressive crash-test performance in other areas, earning 5-star frontal and 5-star side ratings from NHTSA. This represents a meaningful step forward from earlier model years, which rated Strong. However, the rollover result persists as a critical safety metric to assess. Across the 2022 to 2025 model years, NHTSA records 23 recalls for the Wagoneer. This count is on the higher side for a four-year window and merits monitoring, particularly for owners or those considering earlier examples. Owner complaints total 319 across the covered years. While this volume is not alarming for a vehicle of this size and sales scale, it includes 18 alleged crashes and 8 reported injuries among unverified allegations. No deaths have been reported in this dataset. The 2025 Wagoneer has matured into a legitimately strong crash-test performer in frontal and side impacts. However, its 3-star rollover result and recall history indicate buyers should verify open recalls prior to purchase and view the rollover rating as a real-world caution.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Wagoneer as a capable and comfortable full-size SUV that punches above its price point in interior quality and towing credentials. Most praise its refinement and space but tend to flag its fuel consumption and overall size as practical drawbacks for some buyers. It is broadly seen as a competitive, if not class-leading, choice in the segment.
- The 2025 Wagoneer achieves a 91 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index score in the Exceptional band, making it the safest model year in this covered range and a strong pick for safety-focused shoppers.
- NHTSA's rollover rating for the best tested year is only 3 out of 5 stars, a below-average result that reflects the Wagoneer's tall, heavy full-size SUV proportions and is an important consideration for families.
- Twenty-three recalls have been issued across the 2022 to 2025 model years, a relatively high count for a four-year span. Prospective buyers of any model year should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before finalizing a purchase.
- Owner-reported complaints include 18 alleged crashes and 8 alleged injuries across the covered years. These are unverified allegations, but the pattern warrants checking whether any open investigations or related recalls apply to a specific vehicle.
Most-recalled year on record: 2022 Jeep Wagoneer with 10 recalls.