1987 Jeep Comanche
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 Jeep Comanche. Newest first.
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.
Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released.
Remedy
Replace suspect throttle bodies.
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace module, as necessary.
A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. consequence of defect: chafing of the fuel hose could occur which could result in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage.
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving the vehicle overheated due to a faulty water pump. *nlm...*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Five accidents which could have been avoided if brakes worked properly. I have talked to several owners of this particular truck and all have had problems with the brakes. I have seen several wrecked trucks that are the same model.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
While trying to make a turn steering wheel will lock up and not turn. had taken vehicle to shop, and found out that steering box was cracking.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
When driving the accelerator sticks all the time . Please describe . *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer was driving and jeep caught on fire , please describe . *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Stalling
Analysis of information from manufacturer:the multi-point injectionsystem (mpi) used on the subject vehicles has had wiring harness failureand failure of the crank position sensor (cps).both failures have a highfrequency and are the subject of jeep task forces.numerous modificationsto both items have been…
Analysis of information from manufacturer:the multi-point injectionsystem (mpi) used on the subject vehicles has had wiring harness failureand failure of the crank position sensor (cps).both failures have a highfrequency and are the subject of jeep task forces.numerous modificationsto both items have been made.analysis:the stalling problem IS semi-intermittent, that IS wiringharness failure IS most likely to occur under those conditions where theharness IS disturbed (cornering and rough road).cps failure can occur anytime, but failure appears to be accentuated by high underhood temperatures(exhaust manifold leaks, etc.) and distortion of the cps housing fromexhaust heat damage or thermal flexing.both conditions result in nosignal.status:recommend opening ea and sending a more refined ir.===
- Throttle control
Summary:the pe was opened to investigate whether jeep's recall of certain1987 model vehicles equipped with the 4.0 liter fuel injected 6 cylinderengine (87v-035) had involved all the potentially affected vehicles.areview of the odi files had indicated that 1987-1988 jeep vehiclesequipped with the 4.O liter engine also…
Summary:the pe was opened to investigate whether jeep's recall of certain1987 model vehicles equipped with the 4.0 liter fuel injected 6 cylinderengine (87v-035) had involved all the potentially affected vehicles.areview of the odi files had indicated that 1987-1988 jeep vehiclesequipped with the 4.O liter engine also were experiencing some throttlecontrol problem.a review of the warranty claims and the availableincident reports does not indicate that a potential defect trend existsor IS developing.the warranty claims attenuate, and the alledgedincidents appear to be caused by a variety of factors. #===
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