The 1990 Jeep Wagoneer came in a single Limited trim built around the 4.0L I6 engine. Everything here is matched to this exact model year, so the data lines up with your specific vehicle.
Engines
- 4.0L I6 (242 cu in), OHV
Trims
- Limited
Known issues on the 1990 Wagoneer. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year: an anti-lock brake fault that can cause loss of the ABS function and reduced power-assist braking, a brake hose detaching from the ABS system and losing the hydraulic brake function, a disc rotor whose cast-iron wear surface can separate from the hub and reduce braking, hydraulic-fluid contamination that can make the anti-lock brake system malfunction, and a high engine idle when first placed in gear from the cruise-control system that can cause unexpected acceleration. Owners have filed 18 complaints and Jeep has issued 10 technical service bulletins for the year.
From a routine service interval to a brake-system overhaul or a hard-to-trace hydraulic fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1990 Wagoneer.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD
IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WIL
IMPROPER INSERTION/CRIMPING OF THE HOSE-TO-END FITTINGS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE AS
REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMP
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRA
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
THERE MAY BE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM CONDENSATION FORMATION THAT CAN PLUG THE ABS BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP FILTER; STRESS CORROSION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SNAP RING HAS BEEN TRACED TO CHLORINE LE
CONTAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSEMALFUNCTIONING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM; LOW PRES
REPLACE ABS LOW PRESSURE HOSE; REBUILD MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER; INSPECT, SERVICE INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS
MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.
REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS WITH SENSORS THAT WOULD SEND CORRECT SIGNALS TO THE FUEL INJECTION
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
SUBJECT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION #733--BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK. *YC
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 10 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, WITHOUT PEDAL APPLICATION, AFTER BEING PUT INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE RAN INTO A BUILDING AND WAS TOTALED. *AK
CONTINUED ANTI-LOCK AND BRAKE FAILURE WITH NO WARNING. SYSTEM REPLACED ON 2/11/97, 11/10/00, 11/16/00, & 2/13/01. REPLACED WITH SAME PARTS THAT CONTINUE TO FAIL. VERY DANGEROUS. BRAKES GO TO FLOOR
CONTINUED ANTI-LOCK AND BRAKE FAILURE WITH NO WARNING. SYSTEM REPLACED ON 2/11/97, 11/10/00, 11/16/00, & 2/13/01. REPLACED WITH SAME PARTS THAT CONTINUE TO FAIL. VERY DANGEROUS. BRAKES GO TO FLOOR
THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*JB
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKS UP CAUSING ONE MINOR AND ONE MAJOR ACCIDENT. NLM
Showing the 5 most serious of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
