How many recalls does the 1986 Jeep Cj Series have?

The 1986 Jeep Cj Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Jeep Cj Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 Jeep Cj Series?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1986 Jeep Cj Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Jeep Cj Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Rear axle was cracked. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak vehicle formed an unusual axle tubing crack, an auto expert stated to consumer: the axle housing crack was unique and unusual as axle housing cracks occur, if at all, where the axle tubing is joined at the axle center and not on the…”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2001-03-01

“On two ocassions jeep was at a gas station and caught on fire from the engine. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1996-09-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Jeep Cj Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.