1986 Jeep Cj7 recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Jeep Cj7 under individual trim or body names rather than "Cj7", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1986 Jeep Cj7 owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
2complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
04/07/2017 · Brakes
THE EMERGENCY BREAK HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY FROM NEW , I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. WITH 27,000 MILES ON IT . NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD!
09/03/2002 · Engine · fire
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE SMOKE AND DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.(OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT)*JB