1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Reviews

The locks are starting to freeze up in the winter due to age. The rear window motor had to be changed a few years back, the gas gauge doesn't work properly, the headliner started to droop last year. Drives great.

I love my wagoneer. It's roomy, comfortable and reliable. Nothing seems to stop it. Its never too hot, or too cold, too much snow, too much rain for this baby it just runs. Its also very solid. A few months ago, a Nissan rear ended me at a stoplight. The Nissan's front end basically fell off... my Wagoneer had a small dent on its rear bumper. One secret about Wagoneers is that they are good city cars too. I mean they have a tight turn radius and soak up potholes really good. They drink a lot of gas.

Worn rear axle seals and bearings.

2 belts broke a HALF HOUR after purchase.

Wiring harness was a birds nest: making right turns caused it to die. Had a few wires to replace and reconnect.

Another wire soon became damaged near the ignition coil.

Continues to stall out while driving, or won't start after use. Not always, just sometimes.

I fell in love with this automobile at first sight. The fake wood is what sold me! The body was in great condition, it's just under the hood is what's bothering me. The engine and all wires are clean and may have been replaced, but either someone did a poor job. I have no idea what to do about it?

The A/C compressor failed, requiring replacement. System has worked 100% since.

The power steering box required a pitman arm seal replacement.

The water pump bearing exhibited more wear/wobble than I have ever seen, requiring a water pump replacement - however, it never leaked any coolant.

The radiator upper tank deteriorated badly enough to require a replacement radiator.

The internal regulator/alternator failed intermittently and repeatedly, requiring replacement.

The headliner sagged and required total replacement.

The tailgate window rear switch failed and required replacement.

The front leather seats cracked and split.

Both front window "flex racks" failed, requiring replacement.

Both front door speakers deteriorated and required replacement.

The fuel tank skid plate has rusted out at the attaching bolts.

The lower rear quarters and rockers have rusted.

The 360 V-8 is exhibiting a bottom end noise.

The fuel sending unit ground connection failed, indicating false fuel level.

The power door locks have failed to operate properly.

The front passenger inner door handle broke completely off.

While this Jeep Grand Wagoneer came equipped with all the luxury features anyone could require in the late 80's SUV market, poor quality and high repair expenses detract from ownership.