1986 Jeep CJ7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1986 Jeep CJ7, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2017. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Jeep CJ7 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Jeep CJ7 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 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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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Jeep CJ7, and the recalls they led to.
- FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LKNo recall
What CJ7 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE SMOKE AND DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.(OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT)*JB
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