- The problem
- The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
- The risk
- Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
- The fix
- Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Jeep Cherokee Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Jeep Cherokee have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 1987 for the glass, side / rear.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Cherokee year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Jeep Cherokee recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the original production lubricant at no charge to the owner.
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No complaints about the 1982 Jeep Cherokee yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Jeep Cherokee: every year compared
All Cherokee years1982 Jeep Cherokee vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Jeep Cherokee | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 1982 Jeep Wagoneer | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Jeep Cherokee
Does the 1982 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1982 Jeep Cherokee: glass, side / rear (November 1987); lubricant (December 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 Jeep Cherokee had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Jeep Cherokee a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Jeep Cherokee year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Jeep Cherokee years have the most complaints?
2014 (2,652), 1999 (2,004), 2000 (1,829). See every Jeep Cherokee year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Jeep Cherokee has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data