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1991 Jeep ComancheProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1991 Jeep Comanche, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kParking brake, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Jeep Comanche has problems

5 complaints 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
Parking brake20
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Structure10

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

1 recall

1991 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.

–no report yet

Disc: rotor

Recall 98V-005 · Jan 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles

Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

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

1991 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 parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10090580 · Sep 7, 2004 · 50,000 miles
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGES AND THIS CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
Complaint 8021647 · Oct 25, 2002

Own a 1991 Comanche?

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