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1986 Jeep COMANCHE: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

3 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

82,314 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine1
Power Train:Axle Assembly1
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly1
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing1

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
1
1996
1
2003
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19951
19961
20031

1995: 1; 1996: 1; 2003: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10047459 · 2003-11-24 (November 24, 2003)

ENGINE KNOCKS , BEARINGS BAD. *LA

Owner-reported narrative. 82,314 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047459 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 965222 · 1995-05-11 (May 11, 1995)

REAR AXLE FAILED ACTUALLY BREAKING AWAY FROM WHEEL RESULTING IN REAR TIRE TO SEPARATE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEAREST MECHANIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965222 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 986367 · 1996-07-01 (July 1, 1996)

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FELL APART. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986367 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

85V139000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1985-10-29 (October 29, 1985)

JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, SPILLS GASOLINE AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: RECONNECT FUEL LINE FITTING, AS REQUIRED.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
86V031000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1986-02-25 (February 25, 1986)

GROSS WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE PRESSURES INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE INCORRECT, THESE DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL REGULATION PART 567. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE TRUCK OWNER IS INFORMED OF ITS LOAD CAPACITY AND THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: REPLACEMENT LABELS WITH CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
86V146000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Reported: 1986-11-07 (November 7, 1986)

ACCELERATOR CABLE BUSHING COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE ACCELERATOR LEVER ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ENGINE CONTROL WITH ENGINE RETURNING TO IDLE.

Remedy: REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET AND LEVER ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
86V147000 · Parking Brake

Reported: 1986-11-14 (November 14, 1986)

PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLY PAWL MAY BE IMPROPERLY HARDENED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PAWL COULD YIELD UNDER LOAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKES.

Remedy: REPLACE PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
86V159000 · Steering:Linkages

Reported: 1986-12-09 (December 9, 1986)

STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS REMAINED IN ACID ETCHING BATH TOO LONG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COUPLERS COULD BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL MISALIGNMENT WITH EVENTUAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: REPLACE OUT OF TOLERANCE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
88V106000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Reported: 1988-07-01 (July 1, 1988)

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

Consequence: THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗