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Jeep Jeep Truck — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Jeep Jeep Truck model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
5
Years to Avoid
1978, 1976
Best Years
1981, 1980, 1979

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Jeep Jeep Truck Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1978, 1976 Jeep Jeep Truck are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Jeep Jeep Truck, consider the 1981, 1980, 1979 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

5 model years analyzed