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1984 Jeep CJ8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1984 Jeep CJ8, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Jeep CJ8 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1984 Jeep CJ8 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.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 88V-009 · Jan 27, 1988 · 230 vehicles

Risk. COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1984 vs. every other CJ8 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 CJ8 median. How we score

'84
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Jeep CJ8, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LKPE88001 · closed Jan 28, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What CJ8 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S RESTRAINT ANCHOR ATTACHMENT RUSTED. THE RESTRAINTS WILL NOT RETRACT BECAUSE OF THE RUST. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 827971 · Sep 17, 1998

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