1983 Jeep CJ7 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 216,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1983 Jeep CJ7 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1983 Jeep CJ7. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and tires (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 216,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system3 50%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Fuel injection system has no safety switch for the high pressured fuel pump which could be dangerous in a vehicle collision. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #827024, filed 1998-08Tires: “The contact owns a 1983 Jeep CJ7. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler a/t 693 tires, size 32/1150/r15lt (na). While driving 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the rear passenger side tire exploded. He also noticed severe tire separation down the center of the tire, which exposed six belts. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there was no recall. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 196,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10264351, filed 2009-04, 196,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 196,000 and 237,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1983 Jeep CJ7 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1983 Jeep CJ7.
Other model years of the Jeep CJ7
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 6 | 216,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1983 Jeep CJ7 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1983 Jeep CJ7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1983 Jeep CJ7 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.
Has the 1983 Jeep CJ7 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1983 Jeep CJ7 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 216,500 miles and the middle half falls between 196,000 and 237,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.