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1978 Jeep CJ7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Jeep CJ7, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1978 Jeep CJ7 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1978 Jeep CJ7 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Power train: manual transmission
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
1978 vs. every other CJ7 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CJ7 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What CJ7 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER PURCHASED FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) AND HAD THEM REPLACED DUE TO RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER FIRESTONE IS DENYING REIMBURSEMENT SINCE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. *SLC
Own a 1978 CJ7?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.