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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).

4
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1979
year with most recalls

Pick your Jeep J10 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1987 Jeep J1010
1986 Jeep J1010
1982 Jeep J1010
1980 Jeep J1010
1979 Jeep J1010

All Jeep J10 recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Jeep J10, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 87V022000 Reported 3,996 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.

    Remedy: Replace module, as necessary.

    Model years: 1987

  2. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 85V140000 Reported 230 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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

  3. Lubricant (power train)

    NHTSA 82V125000 Reported 13,532 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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

  4. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 80V023000 Reported 10,891 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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

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.