Head-to-head reliability

JEEP Wagoneer S vs Toyota Camry

How the JEEP Wagoneer S and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.

JEEP Wagoneer S63 complaints · 13 recalls Fewer issues per year
Toyota Camry2,015 complaints · 27 recalls

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records

Which should you buy?

JEEP Wagoneer S averages fewer NHTSA complaints per year. JEEP Wagoneer S has 63 complaints and 13 recalls on record; Toyota Camry has 2,015 complaints and 27 recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

The numbers

Side-by-side NHTSA record

Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.

CategoryJEEP Wagoneer SToyota Camry
Total complaintsAll model years combined63 Better2,015
Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns13 Better27
Crash reportsCrash-related complaints2 Better175
Complaints per yearAveraged across model years21.0 Better201.5
Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints0 Better160
Reported deathsTied to owner complaints0 Better1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.

What actually goes wrong

The problems owners report

The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.

JEEP Wagoneer S

  1. 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49
  2. 02SERVICE BRAKES14
  3. 03POWER TRAIN14
  4. 04ENGINE13
  5. 05FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9
In owners' words — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1) Keyless entry/auto lock/unlock has been an issue since we leased the car, and it remains. CarPlay maps on the dashboard are not in sync with reality (even on the short ride home) often displaying the steering wheel icon and/or “0 m” directions that make no…

The first time this happened I was pulling into a parking lot and all service lights started flickering and it said to turn turn off car immediately as I was driving, I pulled into the nearest parking lot and it just stopped driving. The second time, which wa…

Toyota Camry

  1. 01POWER TRAIN368
  2. 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER316
  3. 03ENGINE307
  4. 04SERVICE BRAKES284
  5. 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM223
In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

The vehicle allows the engine to be turned off, key removed, while the vehicle is still in drive with no warning lights or sounds. I have tested and the vehicle can roll away. Complained to the toyota dealership and they said the service tech consulted with t…

Transmission (UB80E) 2023 Toyota Camry; when pushing on the gas pedal there is a whining/whistling sound: vehicle shutters and all at once takes off like an airplane; gear shifting is not right. Inspected 0n 6/8/2026 by Toyota Dealer - noise coming from the t…

Official recalls

Safety recalls on record

Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.

JEEP Wagoneer S — 13 recalls

Exterior Lighting — Headlights
#25V174000

The defect: 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,…

The risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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. C…

Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Hinge And Attachments
#26V141000Dec 2026

The defect: 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.

The risk: A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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 reca…

Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Hinge And Attachments
#26V141000Dec 2026

The defect: 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.

The risk: A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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 reca…

Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Hinge And Attachments
#26V141000Dec 2026

The defect: 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.

The risk: A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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 reca…

Toyota Camry — 27 recalls

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
#23V432000

The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.

The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…

Seats
#24V128000

The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…

Back Over Prevention — Display Function
#25V744000

The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or d…

The risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's nu…

Hybrid Propulsion System — Inverter
#25V869000

The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.

The risk: Incomplete contact can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose bolt can cause an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix: Dealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed March 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in late Ma…

Year by year

Which model years to avoid

Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.

YearJEEP Wagoneer SToyota Camry
2026069
202541130
20242244
Years to scrutinize: the 2025 JEEP Wagoneer S drew the most complaints (41); the 2018 Toyota Camry drew the most (722). Inspect these model years especially closely.

Check the actual car

Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.

Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific JEEP Wagoneer S or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.

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JEEP Wagoneer S vs Toyota Camry — comparison facts
Comparison
JEEP Wagoneer S vs Toyota Camry
JEEP Wagoneer S total complaints
63
Toyota Camry total complaints
2,015
JEEP Wagoneer S total recalls
13
Toyota Camry total recalls
27
JEEP Wagoneer S avg complaints/year
21.0
Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
201.5
More reliable overall
JEEP Wagoneer S
JEEP Wagoneer S top complaint area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Toyota Camry top complaint area
POWER TRAIN