1985 Jeep CJ7 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 16 city / 17 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Jeep CJ7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Jeep CJ7. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and seat belts (1). Of all complaints, 3 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.
- Engine cooling3 50%
- Seat belts1 17%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Consumer had just parked the vehicle and another consumer noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and knock on the consumer's door. Consumer called the fire department and they came out and put out the fire out. They didn't know what caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #832181, filed 1998-12Transmission and drivetrain: “The consumer said while she was shifting the gears stick came out in her hand. Tt consumer states this piece literally snaps onto a stud on the gear box.”
NHTSA complaint #974583, filed 1995-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1985 Jeep CJ7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,700 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,700 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 16 | 17 | 17 | $3,950 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| CJ7 4WD/AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 15 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1985 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 1985 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 1985 Jeep CJ7 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1985 Jeep CJ7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 Jeep CJ7 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1985 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.
What gas mileage does the 1985 Jeep CJ7 get?
The EPA rates the 1985 Jeep CJ7 (CJ7, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 16 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.