1986 JEEP WRANGLER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER
The 1986 JEEP WRANGLER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER, potentially affecting up to 80 vehicles.
Recall 04E041000 — EQUIPMENT
| 80 vehicles affected
Defect: BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO THE COCKPIT COVER. AS A RESULT, THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY...
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL TANK LEAKS AT 3/4 FULL, AND FUMES CAN BE SMELLED IN CAB OF VEHICLE WITH WINDOWS UP. PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES, BUT IT STILL PRESISTS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 JEEP WRANGLER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP WRANGLER
- 1985 JEEP WRANGLER — 0 complaints
- 1986 JEEP WRANGLER (current)
- 1987 JEEP WRANGLER — 51 complaints
- 1988 JEEP WRANGLER — 55 complaints
- 1989 JEEP WRANGLER — 86 complaints
- 1990 JEEP WRANGLER — 105 complaints
- 1991 JEEP WRANGLER — 100 complaints
Other JEEP Models
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 39,293 total complaints
- JEEP CHEROKEE — 20,448 total complaints
- JEEP LIBERTY — 11,694 total complaints
- JEEP COMPASS — 5,865 total complaints
- JEEP PATRIOT — 4,351 total complaints
- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
- JEEP RENEGADE — 3,408 total complaints
- JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 — 1,812 total complaints