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#BS-1987-JEECOM-16D2

1987 Jeep Comanche

Based on reports from 5 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
5
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 5 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineHIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues.

!Inspect the Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator PedalMED
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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (1 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

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (20%)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal1 (20%)
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)1 (20%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum1 (20%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System1 (20%)

1987 Jeep Comanche: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Issues

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1987 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum-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 (5 recalls)

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.

86V160000Feb 1987

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

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.

87V022000Feb 1987

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL MODULE COULD HAVE INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.

87V035000Apr 1987

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

VEHICLE MAY CONTAIN AN OUT OF TOLERANCE THROTTLE BODY.

88V106000May 1989

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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

1987 Jeep Comanche vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks)

This vehicle

5

Class avg

41

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

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

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

1987 Jeep Comanche: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Jeep Comanche?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Jeep Comanche is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Jeep Comanche reliable?
The 1987 Jeep Comanche has 5 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 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 1987 Jeep Comanche have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Jeep Comanche has 5 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?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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.
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How is this different from Carfax?
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