1986 Jeep Cherokee
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1986 Jeep Cherokee. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. this IS not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. drivers can mistakenly step on the accelerator pedal when they intend to step on the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration.
Remedy
Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles.
Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
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.
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…
Owner complaints
21 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire5 injuries1 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Vehicle speed control
I bought the car and drove it home on november 13, 2013 with the intentions of making a vehicle to use in the winter for bad weather or very bad snow. Here are issues I face. the speedometer goes crazy once I reach speeds over 35mph. It goes well pass the 85mph mark and back down to 15mph and…
I bought the car and drove it home on november 13, 2013 with the intentions of making a vehicle to use in the winter for bad weather or very bad snow. Here are issues I face. the speedometer goes crazy once I reach speeds over 35mph. It goes well pass the 85mph mark and back down to 15mph and bounce all between. the vehicle IS so out of alignment its dangerous. all the floor boards have been rusted through all the way back to the seats. The front passenger floor board IS 1/2 missing, and all floor boards are extremely week.the driver side has a pop-riveted floorboard in and IS very strong but the bottom has been rusted through showing the bottom of it,and the sides have rusted through wholes. When I sat in the drivers seat to replace the radio,i was forced to remove the carpet to install a new ground.part of the floorboard fell out cutting very deep into my leg.the floorboards were bearing my weight with no added force whatsoever. When I removed the rest of the carpet I was distraught to see how rusted the floor panels were and to what extent.i inspected the entire vehicle closer,and discovered the frame IS in very poor shape and rusted through also. the whole exhaust from the bottom of the headers to the very back of the exhaust, has been rusted and the muffler broke off just behind the passenger seat right in front of the catalytic converter and muffler. On the way the frame in the rear near the gas tank,is rusted through and the bottom portion of the frame where the towing brackets are bolted on has broke and peeled like a banana and hangs loose separated from the main frame by at least 1/4" - 1/2". Very poor craftsmanship in the making of an offroad vehicle like this.i am a certified welder and weld professionally but this will take a month to repair and thousands of dollars.i can not do anything with the vehicle until these safety issues are addressed. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Consumer having problems with power brakes booster . Hard to stop vehicle.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
While having new tires put on mechanic noticed that back brakes were down to rivets, and will start tearing into the drums. consumer stated this was why vehicle was leaking brake fluid very badly. please provide any further information.*ak
- Seat belts › Front
In cold weather front driver's seat belt fell apart. Dealer has repaired seat belt twice, but problem has returned. *ak consumer examined pieces in question and found that they contained plastic parts and IS questioning how plastic could be strong in the event of an accident. *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger's seat belt cover broke off while it was being used. rear passenger seat belt also broke off while trying to latch it. Contacted dealer & was informed buckle was repairable. *ak
- Steering › Linkages · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Ongoing steering problem reported by previous owner & experienced by present owner; steering wander, esp. At freeway speeds, all parts undamaged or replaced inc. Tie rods, struts, shocks, bushings, etc...; alignment to specs without improvement. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer has a 1986 jeep comanche with 19,000 on rear tires & 24,000 on front tires, center of the tire was separating, firestone fr360 p215/75r15, firestone dealer didn't prorate tires because of wear.*ak *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Both my right seat belts have broke and no longer work. My front right broke while I ,the owner ,was in the passenger seat. If an accident had occur I could have been seriously injured. I have a 1 year old daughter and wouldn't want her belt to break while I am driving. I feel the manufactor…
Both my right seat belts have broke and no longer work. My front right broke while I ,the owner ,was in the passenger seat. If an accident had occur I could have been seriously injured. I have a 1 year old daughter and wouldn't want her belt to break while I am driving. I feel the manufactor should replace all my seat belts for the safety of my family. I have even noticed my driver seat belt lock coming apart slowly.t
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Female end of seat belt system (lt&rt)disintigrated and can't be fixed. I am afraid that in an emergency, the mechanism won't be able to be released. does the manufacturer need to replace these safety devices??
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While trying to put on brakes vehicle pulled to the left. This caused the consumer to lose control. Consumer said car went into a ditch. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt fasteners fail continually.
- Suspension › Rear
Driver heard a pop at 50 mph, and while applying the brakes the vehicle dropped to the ground and slip to a stop. after exiting the vehicle, the driver noticed the wheel and axle had come off the vehicle and come to rest on the side of the road. the incident happened two additional times within one week.
- Seat belts
Motorized seat belts: driving approximately 25mph and an other vehicle hit first vehicle head-on, seat belt split at bottom. Four people were in vehicle and 3 were injured and one was killed. Trying to find out the defect of seat belt that caused it to split. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine caught fire twice.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
The engine idles very high. please give more detailed information.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
4 out of 5 female seatbelt couplings failed/plastic covers break and receptical falls apart. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle mechanism has fallen apart. Please describe details. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt failure, plastic belt buckles are broken, unable to latch seat belts. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Red release button has broken, unable to latch seat belt. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration. *skd
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Rear tailgate popped open in a rear collision , ejecting consumer 80FT. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Safety belt retractor
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- Elec. Rear window
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination…
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination called for in the recall notice doesnot meet with the intent of the law.chrysler has been requested toreexamine the recall by letter dated 11/20/87.
- Fires caused by cltch lk
No safety defect trend has been detected.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 633948Subject regarding floor pan corrosion. *Slc
- 600604Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock.
- 39539Redesigned liftgate latch.
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