Flying Window Trim Prompts Jeep Wagoneer Recall
» Posted November 5, 2025 • Resources | Share This Post
Jeep is recalling Wagoneer sport utility vehicles over a defect that poses a risk to anyone in the cars or on the road with them.
Rear window trim on some 123,000 SUVs could detach, creating a road hazard, Stellantis, the automaker that owns the Jeep brand, recently told federal regulators.
“The quarter window trim may not have been properly secured at the supplier and may detach from the vehicle,” the company said in a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “A quarter window trim which detaches may create a road hazard to operators and occupants of other vehicles, and can cause such vehicles to crash without prior warning.”
The recall covers certain Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models from the 2022-2024 model years. The recalled vehicles were built between March 2021 and February, Jeep told NHTSA. Stellantis has received more than 1,700 warranty claims related to the issue.
Stellantis plans to begin notifying owners of recalled SUVs by mail on Nov. 14. In the meantime, it is still working on a fix for the issue.
The “remedy is under development,” the company told NHTSA.
The recall comes as Stellantis is also calling back some 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over a separate safety issue. A software glitch could cause the vehicles to suddenly lose power, increasing the risk of crashes, according to the company.
"An unexpected loss of propulsion can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning," Stellantis told NHTSA.
Stuck with a Lemon? Know Your Rights
Sadly, these kinds of recalls are all too common. Major auto manufacturers call back millions of vehicles every year over a wide range of defects that pose real safety threats.
That is where the California lemon law comes in.
The lemon law, formally known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, requires Stellantis and other carmakers to perform certain repairs on vehicles while they are under warranty. The law also requires manufacturers to buy back (or replace, in some situations) cars they cannot or will not fix.
The buyback requirement includes compensating the owner for any down payment on the car, in addition to monthly loan payments and the outstanding balance on any vehicle loan. The manufacturer is also responsible for towing, rental car, and other related expenses.
An auto manufacturer can instead offer to replace the vehicle. It is, however, up to the owner to decide whether to accept or reject this alternative arrangement.
There is no specific number of repair requests or attempts that must happen before the buy-back or replace requirement kicks in. An experienced California lemon law attorney can help you understand your rights and explore your options.
Talk with a California Lemon Law Attorney
If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a California lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.
Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law attorney.
