Jeep J10 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 5 model years of the Jeep J10 (1979–1987).
Pick your Jeep J10 model year
- 1979
- 1980
- 1982
- 1986
- 1987
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Jeep J10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Jeep J10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Jeep J10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Jeep J10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Jeep J10 | 1 | 0 |
All Jeep J10 recalls (4)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Jeep J10, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Vehicle speed control
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Remedy: Replace module, as necessary.
Model years: 1987
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Fluid (service brakes)
Certain of these vehicles may have been built with contaminated brake fluid. Consequence of defect: this can adversely affect the entire braking system where complete brake failure can occur which could cause an accident.
Remedy: Flush and refill brake system with new hydraulic brake fluid.
Model years: 1986
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Lubricant (power train)
Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the original production lubricant at no charge to the owner.
Model years: 1982
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Axle shaft (power train)
The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly. A damaged bearing could result in axle and wheel disengagement from the vehicle while in motion.
Remedy: The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.
Model years: 1979, 1980
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
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.