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1986 Jeep Comanche

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
6
Latest Nov 24, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
6
Latest Jul 1, 1988
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1986 Jeep Comanche, most frequently naming the engine, seat belts and other / unspecified categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine228.6%
  • Seat belts228.6%
  • Other / unspecified114.3%
  • Powertrain (other)114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
88V106000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

Jul 1, 1988
1,600 units potentially affected
The defect: BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.
The risk: THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
The remedy: REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
86V159000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Dec 9, 1986
6,958 units potentially affected
The defect: STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS REMAINED IN ACID ETCHING BATH TOO LONG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COUPLERS COULD BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL MISALIGNMENT WITH EVENTUAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The remedy: REPLACE OUT OF TOLERANCE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
86V147000

PARKING BRAKE

Nov 14, 1986
41,073 units potentially affected
The defect: PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLY PAWL MAY BE IMPROPERLY HARDENED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PAWL COULD YIELD UNDER LOAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKES.
The remedy: REPLACE PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

EngineSuspension
Filed Nov 24, 2003

ENGINE KNOCKS , BEARINGS BAD. *LA

NHTSA ID
10047459
Incident
Jan 7, 1998
Mileage
82,314 mi
Engine
Filed Feb 10, 1998

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS, SEVERAL REPAIRS MADE AND STALLING STILL OCCURRS.

NHTSA ID
530223
Incident
Nov 1, 1994
Other / unspecified
Filed Jan 19, 1998

CABLE THAT SUPPORTS SPARE TIRE UNDER BED OF PICKUP IS CORRODED AND FAILED. SPARE TIRE DROPPED INTO INTERSECTION AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH.

NHTSA ID
529185
Incident
Jan 19, 1998
Seat belts
Filed Dec 21, 1996

PURCHASED JEEP USED, SEAT BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE. *AK

NHTSA ID
977188
Incident
Jan 1, 1995
Seat belts
Filed Jul 1, 1996

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL APART. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
986367
Incident
Jun 30, 1996
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 11, 1995

REAR AXLE FAILED ACTUALLY BREAKING AWAY FROM WHEEL RESULTING IN REAR TIRE TO SEPARATE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEAREST MECHANIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ID
965222
Incident
May 7, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jeep Comanche by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1992200—
1991510—
1990112054.1
1989121044.8
1988100136.6
1987552—
1986Viewing660—
1985210—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.