1986 Jeep Comanche
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1986 Jeep Comanche.
Recalls on the 1986 Jeep Comanche
Fuel system: hoses
JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED.
Equipment: labels
GROSS WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE PRESSURES INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE INCORRECT, THESE DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL…
Service brakes: hydraulic
BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 6 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1986 Jeep Comanche at a glance
- Engine
- 2.8L 6-Cylinder, 2.5L 4-Cylinder, 2.1L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd, Manual 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- 4WD, RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Diesel
- Body style
- Truck
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1986 Jeep Comanche?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1986 Jeep Comanche with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1986 Jeep Comanche reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1986 Jeep Comanche?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1986 Jeep Comanche listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.