VIN Vehicle Report

1988 Jeep grand wagoneer

1JCNJ15U8JT028499

Vehicle history report for the 1988 Jeep grand wagoneer (VIN 1JCNJ15U8JT028499). White. Title: Clean. 178,000 mi reported. Registered in Pa. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

Clean 1 open recall → Gasoline

1988 Jeep grand wagoneer, White, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] — representative vehicle photo for VIN 1JCNJ15U8JT028499 — Representative photo of this make, model & year · via Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage178,000 mi

LocationPa, USA

ColorWhite

Last listed price$46,500

Open recalls1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Jeep

Model

grand wagoneer

Year

1988

Body style

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

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

5.9L 8-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 1JCNJ15U8JT028499

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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

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💰 Market valuation Estimated value for this exact spec

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Safety recalls 1

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.

NHTSA Campaign #87V178000 · 23/11/1987

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Common problems & what to inspect

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

Fuel System 2 reports

🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Power Train 1 report

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Gasoline 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Other 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

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 grand wagoneer.

POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE RUNNING, EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT APPLIED. VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT BACKWARD AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. NO INJURIES, MINOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. NLM

NHTSA ODI #8008103