The most-reported Comanche run is 1J7FT66L1LL (1990 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Seat belts problems make up 25% of reports; 1990 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for Comanche model years 1986–1991.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jeep Comanche has 28 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 23% of every Comanche complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1J7FT66L1LL•••••• | 1990 | 2 | — | |
| 1J7FT36L2LL•••••• | 1990 | — | — | |
| 1JTHA667XGT•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| 1JTWE6516GT•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| 1JTWA6672GT•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| 1JTMW6610HT•••••• | 1987 | 1 | — | |
| 1JTMW641XHT•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1JTMW6417HT•••••• | 1987 | — | 1 | |
| 1G7FT26S7NL•••••• | 1992 | 1 | — | |
| 1JTMW645XJT•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| 1JTMW64P7JT•••••• | 1988 | — | — | |
| 1JTML63P4GP•••••• | 1988 | — | — |
Each of the other 16 Comanche runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jeep Comanche the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 1990 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 1986 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8 | 6 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 | — | |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 | — | |
| 1987 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1990 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1986 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Jeep Comanche owners report: Seat Belts, 8 of 30 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | — | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Parking Brake | 2 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Jeep Comanche; the 6 below cover build years 1986 to 1991. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 98V005000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 1990–1991 |
| 90V177000 | Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control | 1989–1990 |
| 88V106000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 1986–1987 |
| 86V159000 | Steering:linkages | 1986–1987 |
| 87V035000 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 1987 |
| 87V022000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1987 |
98V005000 was opened in 1998 on cars built from 1990: 8 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 30 reports on the Jeep Comanche, 20% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Jeep Comanche | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 30 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 6 (20%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (10%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 245% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jeep Comanche share of that is 30 complaints over 28 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Jeep Comanche VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 30 NHTSA complaints from 28 Comanche runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Comanche production run has the most complaints?
1J7FT66L1LL, a 1990 build, with 2 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Comanche run has 1.1.
Which Comanche years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1990 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 1986 lightest at 1.
How many Comanche complaints involve a crash?
20% of 30 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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