- The problem
- Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the original production lubricant at no charge to the owner.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Jeep J20 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Jeep J20 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1982 for the lubricant.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough J20 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Jeep J20 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1982 Jeep J20 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All J20 years1982 Jeep J20 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Jeep J20 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1982 Jeep Wagoneer | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 1982 Jeep J20
Does the 1982 Jeep J20 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 Jeep J20: lubricant (December 1982). 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 1982 Jeep J20 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1982 Jeep J20 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