1987 Jeep Comanche Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1987 Jeep Comanche, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1987 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 (vehicle speed control)
Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.
Remedy: Replace suspect throttle bodies.
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Vehicle speed control
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Remedy: Replace module, as necessary.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. Consequence of defect: chafing of the fuel hose could occur which could result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage.
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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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1987 Jeep Comanche have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the vehicle overheated due to a faulty water pump. *nlm...*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2003 · Engine and engine cooling
“Five accidents which could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. I have talked to several owners of this particular truck and all have had problems with the brakes. I have seen several wrecked”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1987 Jeep Comanche (Comanche 2WD, Comanche 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–24 / 19–27 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.1/2.5/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-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 1987 Jeep Comanche
How do I know if my 1987 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1987 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 86V159000).
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.