1985 Jeep CJ7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1985 Jeep CJ7, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1995-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 33% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1985 Jeep CJ7
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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