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Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.
1989 Jeep ComancheProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1989 Jeep Comanche, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Jeep Comanche has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Tires
3Power train2 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
1Vehicle speed control
1Seat belts
1Equipment
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1989 Jeep Comanche 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.
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
1989 vs. every other Comanche 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 Comanche median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Comanche owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JEEP COMANCHE EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX TIRES, SIZE 31X10.50/15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE…
I HAD A NEARLY NEW TRIUMPH R 1200 TIRE FAIL IN AN UNUSUAL MANNER. THIS TIRE HAD ONLY ABOUT 800 MILES ON IT WHEN IT FAILED, AND I'M REASONABLY CERTAIN THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO ABUSE (OVERLOAD, POTHOLE, CURB SCUFFING, ETC.). A LARGE BUBBLE FORMED IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE BUBBLE WAS…
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