- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Each end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Jeep CJ7 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Jeep CJ7 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 1981 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical CJ7 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Jeep CJ7 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
- 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.
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Jeep CJ7: every year compared
All CJ7 years1981 Jeep CJ7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Jeep CJ7 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 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 CJ7
Does the 1981 Jeep CJ7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1981 Jeep CJ7: vehicle speed control (January 1981); 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 CJ7 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Jeep CJ7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Jeep CJ7 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 CJ7 years have the most complaints?
1983 (6), 1985 (6), 1976 (2). See every Jeep CJ7 year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Jeep CJ7 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