Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode...
1985-1992 · 8 model years
Jeep Comanche Problems by year
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the Jeep Comanche across 8 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 1987 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 1985, 1992 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 53
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
Comanche 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 Comanche problems
Jeep Comanche recalls 11
Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.
Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.
Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. Consequence of defect: chafing of the...
Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. Consequence of defect: couplers could...
Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. Consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting in loss of parking brakes.
Covers1986 Jeep Comanche
Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. Consequence of defect: this could...
Gross weight ratings and tire pressures information on the certification label are incorrect, these do not comply to federal regulation part 567...
Covers1986 Jeep Comanche
Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled. Consequence of defect: if the fuel line...
Latest Comanche complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1989 jeep comanche equipped with michelin ltx tires, size 31x10.50/15. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the tires emitted a loud noise and caused the vehicle to shake violently. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The vin, tire failure mileage, vehicle failure mileage and dot number was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1989 jeep comanche. While driving at speeds of 55 mph, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms up to 3,000. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and the failure persisted. The contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the failure would intermittently persist. The contact inquired about nhtsa campaign id number 90v177000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control) and the dealer informed him that his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle as not repaired. The failure mileage was 177,041 and the current mileage was 177,072. Updated 08/11/10. *Lj updated 08/17/10*jb
The emergency brake does not hold.When the drivers door is closed it releases.This causes the vehicle to roll.This is a standard transmission.*Ak
ENGINE KNOCKS , BEARINGS BAD. *LA
While driving the vehicle overheated due to a faulty water pump. *Nlm...*Ak
The parking brake works only intermittently. The consumer parked vehicle, which has a manual transmission, and applied the parking brake yet the vehicle rolled forward and collided with another car. *Nlm
Questions about the Jeep Comanche
Which Jeep Comanche years have the most problems?
Which Jeep Comanche years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Jeep Comanche problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (15), brakes (10), engine & cooling (5) most often.
How many recalls does the Jeep Comanche have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Jeep Comanche 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