Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1989 Jeep Comanche peaked in 1995, 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
1989 Jeep Comanche
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 1, 1995 to Dec 30, 2013.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1165k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints122.4 times the median 1989 pickup
Severity index16.7Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 1989 Jeep Comanche name powertrain
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
One recall campaign covers the 1989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90V-177 | Oct 2, 1990 | Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine | Speed control | 165,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1989 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.
12 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 30, 2013Failure Dec 30, 2013Mesa, AZTires
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.
NHTSA complaint 10557886 - Filed Jun 8, 2010Failure Jun 4, 2010177,041 milesBlacksburg, SCCruise control
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
NHTSA complaint 10335289 - Filed Mar 1, 2002Failure Feb 27, 2002Watsonville, CASidewall
I HAD A NEARLY NEW TRIUMPH R 1200 TIRE FAIL IN AN UNUSUAL MANNER. THIS TIRE HAD ONLY ABOUT 800 MILES ON IT WHEN IT FAILED, AND I'M REASONABLY CERTAIN THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO ABUSE (OVERLOAD, POTHOLE, CURB SCUFFING, ETC.). A LARGE BUBBLE FORMED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE BUBBLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4" DIAMETER AND 3/4" HIGH. THE BUBBLE APPEARED TO DISTORT THE BEAD, CAUSING A LARGE LEAK BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE WHEEL. THIS OCCURRED ON THE FIRST REALLY WARM WEATHER DAY FOLLOWING INSTALLATION, LEADING ME TO SUSPECT A POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT NEEDED SOME HEAT TO MANIFEST ITSELF. THIS FAILURE SEEMED UNUSUAL ENOUGH TO WARRANT REPORTING, EVEN IF MY THEORY IS INCORRECT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE IF FURTHER FAILURE ANALYSIS IS OF INTEREST. THANKS- WILLIAM T. DALEY, P.E. MECHANICAL ENGINEER. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)
NHTSA complaint 758824 - Filed Mar 26, 2001Failure Mar 20, 2001Hiawassee, GAPedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Fire
RUBBER CLUTCH HOSE FAILURE. HOSE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST. (3 INCHES) HEAT BUILD UP IN EXHAUST SYSTEM MELTS HOSE AND CAUSES A LEAK THAT UNDER PRESSURE SQUIRTS FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE CAUSEING FLASH FIRES. I HAVE RETAINED THE DEFECTIVE PART IF YOU REQUIRE IT FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
NHTSA complaint 743092 - Filed Feb 1, 2000Honolulu, HICooling system
ENGINE COOLANT IS NOT GOING INTO THE ENGINE DUE TO A DEFECT WITHIN THE WATER PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 855924 - Filed Jan 28, 2000Failure Dec 13, 1999Robbins, NCColumn shift
4WD WILL NOT ENGAGE AS NEEDED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 717985 - Filed Feb 26, 1999Failure Feb 25, 1999Santa ANA, CAGear box (other than rack and pinion)
STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE OFF FROM THE METAL FRAME, CAUSING STEERING SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHILE DRIVING ,MAY HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
NHTSA complaint 835269 - Filed Sep 22, 1997Failure Jun 23, 1997Milwaukee, WITemporary/emergency spare tire
CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE BROKE AND THE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint 522247 - Filed Oct 25, 1996Failure Sep 30, 1996Middlefield, OHCarrier/rack
FAILURE OF THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE, THE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING.*AK
NHTSA complaint 803029 - Filed Oct 21, 1996Failure Sep 12, 1996Warrensburg, MOPedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Fire
THE MASTER CLUTCH CYLINDER HOSE LEAKED FLUID ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 802627 - Filed Jun 16, 1995Failure May 10, 1995Laverne, CABuckle assembly
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE COME LOOSE IT SLIP OUT. TT
NHTSA complaint 967058 - Filed Jan 1, 1995Failure Nov 1, 1994Laguna BCH, CASteering wheel/handle bar
STEERING WHEEL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY BECAME LOOSE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 478278
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 070397 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM - 2100601 Mar 16, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ - 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB - 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT - 081698 Apr 17, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK - 070397 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC - 230397 Feb 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW - RCL/617 May 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN - RCL/556 Dec 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN EMISSION RELATED COMPONENTS OF THE 1989 JEEP EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5L ENGINE, MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE. FAILURE OF THESE COMPONENTS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BE IN VIOLATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. HYDROCAR… - RCL/616 Dec 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR ON CERTAIN 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE, COMANCHE AND WRANGLER MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR MAY CAUSE YOUR VEHICLE TO BE IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL EMISSIONS… - 011395 Dec 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL #556. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.