1987 Jeep Comanche Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1987 Jeep Comanche has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

5Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 Jeep Comanche recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Recall 88V106Jul 1, 19881,600 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Recall 87V035Mar 18, 198720,439 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 87V022Feb 25, 19873,996 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 86V160Dec 11, 1986635 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages

Recall 86V159Dec 9, 19866,958 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Jeep Comanche problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2003-03-24, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO A FAULTY WATER PUMP. *NLM...*AK
2001-03-07, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FIVE ACCIDENTS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF BRAKES WORKED PROPERLY. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL OWNERS OF THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK AND ALL HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL WRECKED TRUCKS THAT ARE THE SAME MODEL.
2001-01-17, Steering
WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AND NOT TURN. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT STEERING BOX WAS CRACKING.*AK
1996-12-13, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR STICKS ALL THE TIME . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
1996-06-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND JEEP CAUGHT ON FIRE , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

1987 Jeep Comanche questions

Does the 1987 Jeep Comanche have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1987 Jeep Comanche: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic; Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages; Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Steering:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Jeep Comanche?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Jeep Comanche has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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