Consumer had just parked the vehicle and another consumer noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and knock on the consumer's door. Consumer called the fire department and they came out and put out the fire out. They didn't know what caused the fire. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1985 Jeep CJ7 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1985 Jeep CJ7 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the transmission & drivetrain (2). Those complaints describe 3 fires. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1986 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical CJ7 year, for its age
#43 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Jeep CJ7 problems
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No recalls for the 1985 Jeep CJ7
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Jeep CJ7. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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6 complaints about the 1985 Jeep CJ7
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Panel welded to floor and holding seat belt assembly corroded. *Ak
VEHICLE FIRE IN THE ENGINE. TT
The consumer said while she was shifting the gears stick came out in her hand. Tt consumer states this piece literally snaps onto a stud on the gear box. *Slc
Jeep CJ7: every year compared
All CJ7 years1985 Jeep CJ7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Jeep CJ7 | 6 | 0 | D | |
| 1985 Jeep Cherokee | 19 | 7 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 Jeep Comanche | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1985 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 1985 Jeep CJ7
Does the 1985 Jeep CJ7 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Jeep CJ7 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Jeep CJ7?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), transmission & drivetrain (2), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Jeep CJ7 had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 6, 1995 and the latest on December 11, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Jeep CJ7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 1985 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