MODEL
Jeep Wagoneer
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 91 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2023 at 81. 23 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.
The Wagoneer's safety profile shows real improvement across its short production run. The 2025 model earns a 91 out of 100 on the MotorCaliber Safety Index, landing in our Exceptional band, a meaningful step forward from earlier model years that rated Strong. Crash-test performance is genuinely impressive in two of three disciplines: the best-year results show 5-star frontal and 5-star side ratings from NHTSA. The rollover score, however, drops to 3 out of 5 stars, which is a notable weak point for a tall, heavy full-size SUV and something shoppers should weigh carefully, especially those with young passengers. Across the 2022 to 2025 model years, NHTSA records 23 recalls, a count that is on the higher side for a four-year window and worth monitoring if you own or plan to buy an earlier example. Owner complaints total 319 across covered years, with 18 alleged crashes and 8 reported injuries among those unverified allegations. No deaths have been reported in this dataset. The complaint volume is not alarming for a vehicle this size and sales scale, but the crash and injury allegations deserve attention. Our honest bottom line: the Wagoneer has grown into a legitimately strong crash-test performer up front and on the side, but its rollover vulnerability and recall history mean buyers should verify open recalls before purchase and treat the 3-star rollover result 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 MotorCaliber 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 9 recalls.