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1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 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.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	21	18	494
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	19	23	20	444
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	22	19	468
4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	19	16	555
4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 86V160000

A STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF ENGINE THAT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CHAFING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.

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 87V022000

CRUISE CONTROL MODULE COULD HAVE INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.

Campaign 87V035000

VEHICLE MAY CONTAIN AN OUT OF TOLERANCE THROTTLE BODY.

Campaign 88V106000

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

5 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Steering 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD. 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 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control, Steering. 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.