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Jeep Cj Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Jeep Cj Series (1979–1986). The most-complained-about year is 1986.

1
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
1979
year with most recalls
1986
year with most complaints

Pick your Jeep Cj Series model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Jeep Cj Series02
1980 Jeep Cj Series10
1979 Jeep Cj Series10

What Jeep Cj Series owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 1986 model year has the most, with 2.

All Jeep Cj Series recalls (1)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Jeep Cj Series, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Universal joint (power train)

    NHTSA 79V240000 Reported 666 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Some of the involved vehicles may have incorrect universal joint fasteners. These fasteners may loosen and allow the propeller shaft to disconnect from the axle or transfer case.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal joint fasteners at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1979, 1980

Other Jeep models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.