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1986 Jeep Comanche 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

The Jeep Comanche is a compact pickup truck variant of the Cherokee compact SUV (1984-2001) manufactured and marketed by Jeep from 1986 to 1992 in rear wheel (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) models as well as two cargo bed lengths: six-foot and seven-foot.

Jeep Comanche 2WD
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.1L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 24 29 26 392
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 21 19 468
2.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 21 25 23 386
2.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 18 22 19 468
2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 24 21 423
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 15 18 16 555
2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

6 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V139000

JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, SPILLS GASOLINE AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.

Campaign 86V159000

STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS REMAINED IN ACID ETCHING BATH TOO LONG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COUPLERS COULD BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL MISALIGNMENT WITH EVENTUAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Campaign 86V147000

PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLY PAWL MAY BE IMPROPERLY HARDENED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PAWL COULD YIELD UNDER LOAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKES.

Campaign 86V031000

GROSS WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE PRESSURES INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE INCORRECT, THESE DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL REGULATION PART 567. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE TRUCK OWNER IS INFORMED OF ITS LO

Campaign 86V146000

ACCELERATOR CABLE BUSHING COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE ACCELERATOR LEVER ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ENGINE CONTROL WITH ENGINE RETURNING TO IDLE.

Campaign 88V106000

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

7 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Power Train 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Jeep Comanche 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1986 Jeep Comanche 2WD reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Jeep Comanche 2WD?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Jeep Comanche 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1986 Jeep Comanche 2WD?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Jeep Comanche 2WD, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.