Jeep Comanche 1986
Model Comanche made in 1986 by Jeep got 7 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.1l and 2.5l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 28/31/30 | 31/40/35 | D | $ 599 | 12 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 12 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 12 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/24/21 | 22/30/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 12 | 850829 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 12 | 850829 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/19/18 | 19/25/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 12 | 850829 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 12 | 850829 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 28/29/28 | 31/37/33 | D | $ 643 | 13 | 851118 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 19/22/21 | 22/28/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 13 | 851111 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 22/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 13 | 851111 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 19/23/21 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 13 | 851030 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 21/25/23 | 23/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 13 | 851111 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 17/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 13 | 850829 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/22/18 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 13 | 850829 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V031000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1985 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 1129 | 04/11/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/25/1986 | 03/06/1986 | 567 | 000 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replacement labels with correct information will be mailed to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: certification label/part 567. vehicle description: metric ton trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V139000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1985 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 14643 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/29/1985 | 11/05/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel line fitting.vehicle description: jeeps equipped with 4 cylinder t.b.i. engine. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V147000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1985 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 41073 | 03/06/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/14/1986 | 11/21/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting in loss of parking brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace park brake assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: park brake. vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V106000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1984 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1600 | 05/05/1989 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/13/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power brakes.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.1 liter turbo diesel engine. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V159000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1986 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6958 | 12/29/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/09/1986 | 12/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering linkage couplers.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V146000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 4928 | 03/06/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/07/1986 | 11/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: accelerator.vehicle description: light trucks and multi purpose passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/07/1998 | 82314 | 2 | 04/08/1994 |
| Engine knocks , bearings bad. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle continuously stalls, several repairs made and stalling still occurrs. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 01/19/1998 | 1 | 03/25/1986 | |
| Cable that supports spare tire under bed of pickup is corroded and failed. spare tire dropped into intersection and nearly caused a crash. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/07/1995 | |||
| Rear axle failed actually breaking away from wheel resulting in rear tire to separate. vehicle had to be towed to nearest mechanic. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Purchased jeep used, seat belt buckles inoperative. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1996 | |||
| Driver's seat belt buckle fell apart. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 01/07/1998 | 82314 | 2 | 04/08/1994 |
| Engine knocks , bearings bad. *la | |||