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.
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
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 ↗