VIN Vehicle Report

1988 Jeep wagoneer Limited

1JCMT7543JT179551

Vehicle history report for the 1988 Jeep wagoneer (VIN 1JCMT7543JT179551). Title: Salvage. 258,355 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

Salvage No open recalls Gasoline

1988 Jeep wagoneer Limited, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] — representative vehicle photo for VIN 1JCMT7543JT179551 — Representative photo of this make, model & year · via Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Title statusSalvage

Reported mileage258,355 mi

LocationCa, USA

Last listed price$15,500

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Jeep

Model

wagoneer

Year

1988

Trim

Limited

Body style

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

4.0L 6-cyl

Cylinders

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Assembly plant

TOLEDO, OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

FCA US LLC

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What a full report checks for VIN 1JCMT7543JT179551

✓ No open safety recalls — shown above, free 🔒 Title & brand records 🔒 Accident & damage history 🔒 Salvage, total-loss & theft 🔒 Odometer & owner count 🔒 Liens & market valuation

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📜 Title status Clean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon

🏷️ Title brand history Every brand ever applied, by state

🧾 Number of owners How many registrations on record

🛞 Odometer readings Reported mileage over time

🔎 Rollback check Mileage inconsistency / tamper flags

💥 Accident & damage Reported collisions and damage events

🚧 Total-loss records Insurance total-loss declarations

♻️ Salvage & auction Salvage-yard and auction history

🚓 Theft records Reported / recovered theft events

🏦 Liens & impounds Outstanding liens or impound records

🏷️ Sale & listing history Past marketplace and dealer listings

💰 Market valuation Estimated value for this exact spec

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Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1988 jeep wagoneer.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Jeep wagoneer, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

🔥 1 involved a fire

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 reports

🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Vehicle Speed Control 1 report

🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 3

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1988 Jeep wagoneer.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE TRAVELLING, A FIRE EMERGED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-91-182) *JG

Fire · NHTSA ODI #566234