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Jeep ComancheModel year report

1986 Jeep Comanche Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,314miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns 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
19 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Jeep Comanche (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1986 Jeep Comanche. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and equipment (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,314 miles. NHTSA lists 6 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.

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 82,314 and 82,314 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–75100%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,314 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199519962199822003
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1986 Jeep Comanche version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Comanche 2WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual212523$2,900
Comanche 2WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual192421$3,200
Comanche 2WD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic182119$3,550
Comanche 2WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual182219$3,550
Comanche 2WD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950
Comanche 2WD2.8L 6-cyl3-speed automatic151816$4,200
Comanche 4WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual192421$3,200
Comanche 4WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual182320$3,350
Comanche 4WD2.5L 4-cyl3-speed automatic172018$3,700
Comanche 4WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual172118$3,700
Comanche 4WD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950
Comanche 4WD2.8L 6-cyl3-speed automatic151716$4,200
Comanche 2WD2.1L 4-cyl · diesel5-speed manual242926$3,700
Comanche 4WD2.1L 4-cyl · diesel5-speed manual242625$3,850

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

Recall details for the 1986 Jeep Comanche → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1986 Jeep Comanche.

Other model years of the Jeep Comanche

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19915118,0001—18—Not enough data
199011—2—19—Not enough data
198912177,0411—19—Not enough data
198810—0—18—Not enough data
19875—5—19—Not enough data
1986682,3146—19—Not enough data

All Jeep Comanche model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Jeep Comanche have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1986 Jeep Comanche as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1986 Jeep Comanche is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.

Has the 1986 Jeep Comanche been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Jeep Comanche get?

The EPA rates the 1986 Jeep Comanche (Comanche 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 18 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1986 Jeep Comanche reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,314 miles and the middle half falls between 82,314 and 82,314 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. 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.