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1989 Jeep Comanche

Based on reports from 12 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 12 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)HIGH

2 owners reported power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) issues — failures commonly reported around 177K miles.

!Inspect the Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BarMED

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: Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) (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

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)2 (17%)

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar1 (8%)

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (8%)

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack1 (8%)

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire1 (8%)

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)1 (8%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift1 (8%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System1 (8%)

1989 Jeep Comanche: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1989 Jeep Comanche, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 177,041 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 177K-mile mark.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Jeep Comanche, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack Issues

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 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.

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

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1989 Jeep Comanche. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

90V177000Mar 1991

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.

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.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall 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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1989 Jeep Comanche: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Jeep Comanche?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Jeep Comanche is related to the power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle), with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1989 Jeep Comanche reliable?

The 1989 Jeep Comanche has 12 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1989 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 1989 Jeep Comanche have any recalls?

Yes, the 1989 Jeep Comanche has 1 recall 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 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 177,041 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ 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.

How is this different from Carfax?

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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