- The problem
- Some of the involved vehicles were assembled with tongue-end rear seat belt assemblies instead of the buckle end and tongue-end assemblies. Without the buckle end assemblies, the rear seat belts cannot be fastened.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, if incorrect belts were installed, at no charge.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Jeep CJ6 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Jeep CJ6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1980 for the rear / other.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical CJ6 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Jeep CJ6 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1981 Jeep CJ6 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 CJ6: every year compared
All CJ6 years1981 Jeep CJ6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Jeep CJ6 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1981 Jeep Cherokee | 1 | 2 | A | 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 1981 Jeep CJ6
Does the 1981 Jeep CJ6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Jeep CJ6: rear / other (December 1980). 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 1981 Jeep CJ6 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Jeep CJ6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jeep CJ6 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.
What should I do if my 1981 Jeep CJ6 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