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1986 Jeep Comanche

Based on reports from 7 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyHIGH

2 owners reported seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 82K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:axle AssemblyMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly2 (29%)

Power Train:axle Assembly1 (14%)

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack1 (14%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (14%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (14%)

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing1 (14%)

1986 Jeep Comanche: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 1986 Jeep Comanche, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 82,314 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 82K-mile mark.

Power Train:axle Assembly Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1986 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack Issues

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1986 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1986 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

85V139000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

86V031000Apr 1986

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

86V146000Mar 1987

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

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.

86V147000Mar 1987

PARKING BRAKE

PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLY PAWL MAY BE IMPROPERLY HARDENED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PAWL COULD YIELD UNDER LOAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKES.

86V159000Dec 1986

STEERING:LINKAGES

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Jeep Comanche is the 1991 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is miscellaneous.

1986 Jeep Comanche vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard pickup trucks vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Jeep Comanche Model Years

1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985

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1986 Jeep Comanche: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1986 Jeep Comanche?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1986 Jeep Comanche is related to the seat belts:front:buckle assembly, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1986 Jeep Comanche reliable?

The 1986 Jeep Comanche has 7 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 1986 Jeep Comanche problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1986 Jeep Comanche have any recalls?

Yes, the 1986 Jeep Comanche has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Jeep Comanche problems start?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 82,314 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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