Buckle on driver's seat belt does not remain in latch mechanism, causing seat belt to become inoperable. *Ak *slc
Vehicle safety record
1988 Jeep Comanche Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1988 Jeep Comanche with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (8) and the body, doors & structure (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1987 has 5 and the 1989 has 12.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Comanche year, for its age
#76 most complained-about 1988 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1988 Jeep Comanche problems
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No recalls for the 1988 Jeep Comanche
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 Jeep Comanche. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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10 complaints about the 1988 Jeep Comanche
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Seat belt buckle on drivers side is not latching. Spring that holds latch in place to release tension is not working. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exist. Provide further information. *Ak
SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON IS DEFECTIVE. YH
MAIN COMPUTER FAILED.
The passenger's side seat belt retractor when pullinvg on it doesn't retract backward . *Ak
Driver seat belt buckle fastens, then with any movement the buckle pops out. *Ak
Head liner fell while driving w/owners hand contacting unknown fiber glass underneath. Please describe details. *Ak
SEAT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT STAY FASTEN. *AK
Driver's side seat belt buckle failure, unable to latch. Tt
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR/BELT CLIP FAILED. *AW
Jeep Comanche: every year compared
All Comanche years1988 Jeep Comanche vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Jeep Comanche | 10 | 0 | B | |
| 1988 Jeep Cherokee | 98 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Jeep Wrangler | 53 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 3 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Jeep Laredo | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1988 Jeep Wagoneer | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1988 Jeep Jeep | 1 | 0 | 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 1988 Jeep Comanche
Does the 1988 Jeep Comanche have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 Jeep Comanche 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 1988 Jeep Comanche?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (8), body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1988 Jeep Comanche had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 29, 1995 and the latest on February 28, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1988 Jeep Comanche a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 64 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Jeep Comanche 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 Comanche years have the most complaints?
1989 (12), 1990 (11), 1988 (10). See every Jeep Comanche year compared.
What should I do if my 1988 Jeep Comanche 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