The Jeep Comanche has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1986–1991. On average a defect was admitted 1.58 years after the car was built, the slowest took 8 years. The most recalled system is Vehicle Speed Control (4 campaigns). Owners also filed 30 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Jeep Comanche
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Vehicle Speed Control 4 Read
What's wrong. Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine
Risk. High engine idle when car is first placed in gear couldresult in unexpected acceleration
Fix. Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system
What's wrong. Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine
Risk. High engine idle when car is first placed in gear couldresult in unexpected acceleration
Fix. Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system
What's wrong. Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation
Risk. Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident
Fix. Replace module, as necessary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor
Risk. The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle
Fix. Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor
Risk. The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle
Fix. Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection
What's wrong. Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact
Risk. This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance
Fix. Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs
Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required
Steering 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers
Parking Brake 1 Read
What's wrong. Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. Consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting in loss of parking brakes
Fix. Replace park brake assemblies
Equipment 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Replacement labels with correct information will be mailed to owners
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 1.58 years |
| Slowest campaign | 8 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 16.7% |
| Campaigns on record | 11 |
Which Comanche years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1990 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1987 | Steering | |
| 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
Each of these 11 campaigns covers a range of production, not every Jeep Comanche ever built — two cars of the same year can differ by a single week at the plant. Whether yours is among them, and whether the free repair was already carried out, is answered only by the number on its windscreen: check this Comanche by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
A campaign on one model says little about the brand as a whole — see how the Jeep Comanche compares in the full recall check by make and model →
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Jeep Comanche have?
11 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1986–1991. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Comanche still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 1.58 years, and the slowest campaign came 8 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.
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