Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Wagoneer.
The 1974 Jeep Wagoneer is a classic body/platform/engine combination that has long been celebrated for its ruggedness and spaciousness; its 1974 incarnation, while not directly covered by the complaint data that begins in 1990, sits just before the era in which the Wagoneer line’s reliability record began to be systematically tracked. In the years that are documented, the Wagoneer’s reputation fluctuates, with a striking peak of 188 complaints in 2022 and a surprisingly low 1 complaint in 1992, illustrating a broad range of owner experiences that would have influenced how the 1974 model was perceived in later decades. This context underscores that the 1974 Wagoneer, positioned just before the 1990s reliability reporting, was part of the foundational generation that shaped the brand’s long‑term durability narrative.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 183.9 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 65.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4270 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Wagoneer of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Limited 2.5L I-4 | 15.70 sec | 20.00 sec | 105 hp | 4x4 |
| 1963 | SUV 3.8L I-6 | 16.10 sec | 20.50 sec | 140 hp | 4x4 |
| 1987 | Limited 4.0L I-6 | 9.10 sec | 17.00 sec | 173 hp | 4x4 |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.