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Jeep ComancheModel year report

1990 Jeep Comanche Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
2campaigns 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 · 17 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Jeep Comanche (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jeep Comanche. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and fuel system (1). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the rotor filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “5spd wont hold truck&trailer on steep launch ramp.parking brake disengages.dealers don't know how to fix recurring problem.I've asked for hand brake but they say the can't convert from foot to hand brake. Had truck for 10 years and this is my main buyer's remorse. I'll never consider another vehicle with a foot parking brake again.cab did pay small visit to the drink due to junky parking brake.this needs to be resolved once and for all.”

NHTSA complaint #730017, filed 2000-09

Vehicle speed control: “Vehicle started and excelerated and caused a lineup of crashes.update on throttle could have minimized or prevented, but hearing the problems others have had and considering not updating. First five years vehicles brakes and exhaust were sorry. Have replaced all with after-market stuff and all problems have stopped. Jeep should consider better equipment, especially because trucks generally are used to pull trailers such as me. Still want my parking brake fixed. I would like a reliable hand brake as in some models.”

NHTSA complaint #730020, filed 2000-09

Fuel system: “Gas tank: driving down freeway and heard a noise, pulled over and the gas tank was hitting against the driveshaft. Bolt that holds the strap had come out of slots.”

NHTSA complaint #818462, filed 1997-11

Complaints by year filed

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

1995199719983199920002003
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 1990 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 Pickup 2WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual192321$3,200
Comanche Pickup 2WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual182320$3,350
Comanche Pickup 2WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual182220$3,350
Comanche Pickup 2WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual172219$3,550
Comanche Pickup 2WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic162218$3,700
Comanche Pickup 2WD4.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152218$3,700
Comanche Pickup 2WD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152016$4,200
Comanche Pickup 4WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual192220$3,350
Comanche Pickup 4WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual182220$3,350
Comanche Pickup 4WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed manual182219$3,550
Comanche Pickup 4WD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual172219$3,550
Comanche Pickup 4WD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic162118$3,700
Comanche Pickup 4WD4.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950
Comanche Pickup 4WD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141916$4,200

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 1990 Jeep Comanche → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 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 1990 Jeep Comanche have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jeep Comanche as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1990 Jeep Comanche is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.

Has the 1990 Jeep Comanche been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Jeep Comanche get?

The EPA rates the 1990 Jeep Comanche (Comanche Pickup 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 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.