Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
17 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
196,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1972 to 1986 model years. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 17 complaints (23.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.9% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Tires: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 2
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 1; 1997: 2; 1998: 3; 1999: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2005: 1; 2009: 1; 2017: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974583 at NHTSA ↗
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE WOULD STALL OUT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS IS A HAZARD. IT'S A CONSISTENT PROBLEM. BEEN TO MECHANIC & DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. A TSB SAYS IGNITION CONNECTOR CAUSES STALLING. #TSB0305. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 829505 at NHTSA ↗
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAS NO SAFETY SWITCH FOR THE HIGH PRESSURED FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN A VEHICLE COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 827024 at NHTSA ↗
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
1972: 1; 1973: 1; 1974: 1; 1975: 2; 1976: 4; 1977: 1; 1978: 2; 1979: 2; 1981: 2; 1982: 1; 1983: 0; 1985: 0; 1986: 0
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
17 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1985 | 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 350.0% | 150.0%ODI 567354CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE SMOKE AND DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.(OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT)*JB |
| Tires | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10264351 · 196,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 JEEP CJ7. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE DUELER A/T 693 TIRES, SIZE 32/1150/R15LT (NA). WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. HE ALSO NOTICED SEVERE TIRE SEPARATION DOWN THE CENTER OF THE TIRE, WHICH EXPOSED SIX BELTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 829505WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE WOULD STALL OUT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS IS A HAZARD. IT'S A CONSISTENT PROBLEM. BEEN TO MECHANIC & DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. A TSB SAYS IGNITION CONNECTOR CAUSES STALLING. #TSB0305. *AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 827024FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAS NO SAFETY SWITCH FOR THE HIGH PRESSURED FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN A VEHICLE COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 962375HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE SENDING UNIT GASKET IN THIS VEHICLE AS WELL AS HIS 1979 CJ7. TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10104949 · 237,000 miI HAVE A 1983 JEEP CJ7. ON APRIL 23, 2003, WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE. CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TO COME OFF, THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE ROAD AND CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. WE WERE ALMOST KILLED. THE AXLES IN MY JEEP ARE THE MODEL 20 TYPE, AND ARE KNOWN BY EVERY 4-WHEELER TO EVENTUALLY BREAK. ALL THE JEEPS WITH THE MODEL 20 TYPE REAR AXLES ARE TWO PIECE AND VERY DEFECTIVE. IT COST ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIR COSTS TO REPLACE THE AXLE AND FIX THE DAMAGE. WHY WASN'T ANYTHING DONE ABOUT THIS KNOWN DEFECT????… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | Too few reports for a range | 196,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10264351 · 196,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 JEEP CJ7. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE DUELER A/T 693 TIRES, SIZE 32/1150/R15LT (NA). WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. HE ALSO NOTICED SEVERE TIRE SEPARATION DOWN THE CENTER OF THE TIRE, WHICH EXPOSED SIX BELTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI… |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | Too few reports for a range | 237,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10104949 · 237,000 miI HAVE A 1983 JEEP CJ7. ON APRIL 23, 2003, WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE. CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TO COME OFF, THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE ROAD AND CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. WE WERE ALMOST KILLED. THE AXLES IN MY JEEP ARE THE MODEL 20 TYPE, AND ARE KNOWN BY EVERY 4-WHEELER TO EVENTUALLY BREAK. ALL THE JEEPS WITH THE MODEL 20 TYPE REAR AXLES ARE TWO PIECE AND VERY DEFECTIVE. IT COST ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIR COSTS TO REPLACE THE AXLE AND FIX THE DAMAGE. WHY WASN'T ANYTHING DONE ABOUT THIS KNOWN DEFECT????… |
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1985: 0 complaints · 1986: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Tires | Electrical System:Ignition | Fuel System, Gasoline | Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
1 mentions · 5.9% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE WOULD STALL OUT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS IS A HAZARD. IT'S A CONSISTENT PROBLEM. BEEN TO MECHANIC & DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. A TSB SAYS IGNITION CONNECTOR CAUSES STALLING. #TSB0305. *AK
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b