The 1990 Jeep Comanche has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 458,369 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC98V0050001998-01-12293,369 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. …
Consequence
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
Consequence
HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS WITH SENSORS THAT WOULD SEND CORRECT SIGNALS TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
2crashes2injuries
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
2
2crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
1
STEERING:LINKAGES
1
1crashes
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The throttle position sensor is not functioning properly in my jeep. I found that tere are 3 service bullitens requireing the replacement of the same. There is also one recall indicating the part should be replaced. I called up jeep (chrysler) they said that the recall does not apply to my jeep.…”
“Brake lines let go. When the brakes were applied, nothing happened. All of the brake lines are rusted out, no other rust on the vehicle. Dealer contacted and will inspect the vehicle. *ak”
“Gas tank: driving down freeway and heard a noise, pulled over and the gas tank was hitting against the driveshaft. Bolt that holds the strap had come out of slots. *ak”
“One tie rod broke, causing loss of control/accident. Tt”
“5spd wont hold truck&trailer on steep launch ramp.parking brake disengages.dealers don't know how to fix recurring problem.I've asked for hand brake but they say the can't convert from foot to hand brake. Had truck for 10 years and this is my main buyer's remorse. I'll never consider another…”
“5spd wont hold truck&trailer on steep launch ramp.parking brake disengages.dealers don't know how to fix recurring problem.I've asked for hand brake but they say the can't convert from foot to hand brake. Had truck for 10 years and this is my main buyer's remorse. I'll never consider another…”
“Vehicle started and excelerated and caused a lineup of crashes.update on throttle could have minimized or prevented, but hearing the problems others have had and considering not updating. First five years vehicles brakes and exhaust were sorry. Have replaced all with after-market stuff and all…”
“Vehicle started and excelerated and caused a lineup of crashes.update on throttle could have minimized or prevented, but hearing the problems others have had and considering not updating. First five years vehicles brakes and exhaust were sorry. Have replaced all with after-market stuff and all…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Jeep Comanche as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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