Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1986 Jeep Comanche peaked in 1996, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1986 Jeep Comanche
Pickup, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 11, 1995 to Nov 24, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year670k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints61.5 times the median 1986 pickup
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1986 Jeep Comanche name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 1986 Jeep Comanche
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88V-106 | Jul 1, 1988 | Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact | Brakes | 1,600 | Part replacement |
| 86V-159 | Dec 9, 1986 | Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long | Steering | 6,958 | Part replacement |
| 86V-147 | Nov 14, 1986 | Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened | Brakes | 41,073 | Part replacement |
| 86V-146 | Nov 7, 1986 | Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly | Speed control | 4,928 | Part replacement |
| 86V-031 | Feb 25, 1986 | Gross weight ratings and tire pressures information on the certification label are incorrect, these do not comply to federal regulation part 567 | Equipment | 1,129 | Part replacement |
| 85V-139 | Oct 29, 1985 | Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled | Fuel system | 14,643 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1986 Jeep Comanche
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 24, 2003Failure Jan 7, 199882,314 milesFort Wayne, INEngine, Wheel bearing
ENGINE KNOCKS , BEARINGS BAD. *LA
NHTSA complaint 10047459 - Filed Feb 10, 1998Failure Nov 1, 1994Conklin, NYGasoline
VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS, SEVERAL REPAIRS MADE AND STALLING STILL OCCURRS.
NHTSA complaint 530223 - Filed Jan 19, 1998Failure Jan 19, 1998Columbus, OHCarrier/rack
CABLE THAT SUPPORTS SPARE TIRE UNDER BED OF PICKUP IS CORRODED AND FAILED. SPARE TIRE DROPPED INTO INTERSECTION AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH.
NHTSA complaint 529185 - Filed Dec 21, 1996Failure Jan 1, 1995Oriental, NCBuckle assembly
PURCHASED JEEP USED, SEAT BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 977188 - Filed Jul 1, 1996Failure Jun 30, 1996Paso Rolbes, CABuckle assembly
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL APART. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 986367 - Filed May 11, 1995Failure May 7, 1995Tucson, AZAxle assembly
REAR AXLE FAILED ACTUALLY BREAKING AWAY FROM WHEEL RESULTING IN REAR TIRE TO SEPARATE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEAREST MECHANIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint 965222
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.