Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
1972-1986 · 13 model years
Jeep CJ7 Problems by year
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Jeep CJ7 across 13 model years, and it has 10 recalls. The 1976 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
CJ7 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common CJ7 problems
Jeep CJ7 recalls 10
The transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. This may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. Vehicles may return to idle slowly.
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.
Certain vehicles may have an incorrect gasket between the transmission and the transfer case. An incorrect gasket may interfere with the normal flow of lubricant. This condition could cause the transmission to become damaged and inoperative.
The clamp bolts on the adjuster tube that fastens the connecting rod to the pitman arm end assembly may be loose. These loose bolts could cause shifting of the steering wheel position, relative to the straight-ahead-front wheel position, and loss of steering.
Vehicles were built with wire connectors that fail to allow the current flow needed to support the electronic control of the engine ignition.
The coupling which attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may have oversized serrations which could prevent the coupling from being properly tightened in the steering gear shaft when the steering wheel is turned. This may also cause...
The involved vehicles may have been built with the transmission adapter plate seal improperly seated. This condition could allow a gradual transfer of lubricant from the transmission to the transfer case.
Latest CJ7 complaints
The emergency break has never worked properly from new , I am the original owner. With 27,000 miles on it . Never been off road!
Tl*the contact owns a 1983 jeep cj7. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler a/t 693 tires, size 32/1150/r15lt (na). While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the rear passenger side tire exploded. He also noticed severe tire separation down the center of the tire, which exposed six belts. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there was no recall. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 196,000.
I have a 1983 jeep cj7. On april 23, 2003, while driving on a mountain road, the right rear axle broke. Causing the right rear tire to come off, the vehicle to drop to the road and causing extensive damage. We were almost killed. The axles in my jeep are the model 20 type, and are known by every 4-wheeler to eventually break. All the jeeps with the model 20 type rear axles are two piece and very defective. It cost me thousands of dollars in repair costs to replace the axle and fix the damage. Why wasn't anything done about this known defect????? *Jb
Consumer stated while driving, the vehicle started to lose power, consumer then pulled over to investigate the smoke and discovered the engine was engulfed in flames.(Ohio traffic report)*jb
Consumer purchased firestone radial atx tires (p235/75r15) and had them replaced due to recall 00t005, however firestone is denying reimbursement since the tires were replaced prior to january 1, 2000. *Slc
This is a recurring problem in this particular jeep with no solutions.
Questions about the Jeep CJ7
Which Jeep CJ7 years have the most problems?
Which Jeep CJ7 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Jeep CJ7 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (4), fuel system (3), transmission & drivetrain (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Jeep CJ7 have?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls across all Jeep CJ7 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data