Jeep Comanche 1991
Model Comanche made in 1991 by Jeep got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to parking brake, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 4.0l.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 12 | 900801 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/23/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 12 | 900801 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/21/17 | 17/27/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 12 | 900801 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 12 | 900801 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/22/20 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 13 | 900801 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/22/20 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 13 | 900801 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 14/19/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 13 | 900801 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 13 | 900801 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V005000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1989 to 07/31/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 293369 | 03/09/1998 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/12/1998 | 01/22/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 9, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 110798 | 07/31/1998 | 602327 | The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 110798 | 12/11/1998 | 603108 | Outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue/break. *ak | 02/02/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 081698 | 04/17/1998 | 600862 | Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak | 11/12/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 230397 | 02/14/1997 | 51942 | Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 081695REVA | 10/01/1995 | 08-16-95 | 46371 | Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper | 04/25/1996 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| Consumer states that when the vehicle was in park the emergency parking brake disengages and this can cause a accident. dealer notified ts | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 04/08/2000 | 50000 | 25 | 04/09/1992 |
| The emergency brake does not hold.when the drivers door is closed it releases.this causes the vehicle to roll.this is a standard transmission.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The driver's side seat belt buckle spring has broken, causing the seat belt to detach from belt buckle while driving vehicle. please provide details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/30/2002 | 186000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 |
| Brakes failed causing the vehicle to hit a telephone pole with it's rear quarter panel, the consumer received recall notice #747 but was refused repair, the consumer replaced the pads and rotor himself and is requesting reimbursement. mr *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/27/1996 | |||
| Failure on the driver side door, the driver side door fell off due to a broken hinge. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89118 | JAMES COE | |
| OR | BEAVERTON | NORTH WEST JEEP |