1986 Jeep Comanche Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1986 Jeep Comanche, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1986 Jeep Comanche
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hydraulic (service brakes)
Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.
Remedy: Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs.
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Linkages (steering)
Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. Consequence of defect: couplers could be out of tolerance resulting in steering wheel misalignment with eventual loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.
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Parking brake
Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. Consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting in loss of parking brakes.
Remedy: Replace park brake assemblies.
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Cables (vehicle speed control)
Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. Consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle.
Remedy: Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.
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Labels (equipment)
Gross weight ratings and tire pressures information on the certification label are incorrect, these do not comply to federal regulation part 567. Consequence of defect: this information is necessary so that the truck owner is informed of its load capacity and the correct tire pressures for safe operation of the vehicle.
Remedy: Replacement labels with correct information will be mailed to owners.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled. Consequence of defect: if the fuel line becomes disconnected, spills gasoline and an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion may occur.
Remedy: Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Jeep Comanche have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 82,314 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle continuously stalls, several repairs made and stalling still occurrs.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 1998 · Engine and engine cooling
“Cable that supports spare tire under bed of pickup is corroded and failed. Spare tire dropped into intersection and nearly caused a crash.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 19, 1998 · Equipment
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Jeep Comanche (Comanche 2WD, Comanche 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–24 / 17–29 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.1/2.5/2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Comanche model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Comanche model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 Jeep Comanche | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 Jeep Comanche | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 Jeep Comanche | 5 | 5 |
| 1988 Jeep Comanche | 0 | 10 |
| 1989 Jeep Comanche | 1 | 12 |
| 1990 Jeep Comanche | 2 | 11 |
| 1991 Jeep Comanche | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 Jeep Comanche | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1986 Jeep Comanche
How do I know if my 1986 Jeep Comanche has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1986 Jeep Comanche; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V139000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
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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.