How many recalls does the 1977 Jeep Cj5 have?

The 1977 Jeep Cj5 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1977 Jeep Cj5 has an open recall?

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1977 Jeep Cj5 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1977 Jeep Cj5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 96,933 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 78V039000 1978-02-17 96,933 affected

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE TRANSMISSION ADAPTER PLATE SEAL IMPROPERLY SEATED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW A GRADUAL TRANSFER OF LUBRICANT FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSFER CASE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE LUBRICANT LEVELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR OIL SEALS.

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 1977 Jeep Cj5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.