13
recalls
The Jeep CJ5 has 13 recalls covering 285,659 vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
13
Most for 1976: 4
Units affected
286K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Jeep CJ5 by component
- Power train3 · 112K units
- Steering3 · 22K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 18K units
- Electrical system1 · 102K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 10K units
- Seat belts1 · 478 units
- Suspension1 · 19K units
- Unknown or other1 · 1,918 units
Jeep CJ5 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1982 | Jeep Cherokee, CJ5, CJ7, J10 and 2 more (1982): Power trainNo. 82V125000 | Other or not stated | 13,532 |
| Dec 5, 1980 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 (1981): Seat beltsNo. 80V158000 | Other or not stated | 478 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | Jeep CJ5, CJ7 (1979): Power trainNo. 79V070000 | Other or not stated | 1,174 |
| Nov 6, 1978 | Jeep CJ5, CJ7 (1979): SteeringNo. 78V243000 | Other or not stated | 363 |
| Mar 31, 1978 | Jeep Cherokee, CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 and 2 more (1975-1976): Electrical systemNo. 78V065000 | Fire | 102,398 |
| Mar 9, 1978 | Jeep CJ5, CJ7 (1978): SteeringNo. 78V049000 | Other or not stated | 2,726 |
| Feb 17, 1978 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 (1976-1978): Power trainNo. 78V039000 | Other or not stated | 96,933 |
| Mar 1, 1976 | Jeep CJ5, CJ7 (1976): SteeringNo. 76V034000 | Other or not stated | 18,858 |
| Feb 13, 1976 | Jeep Cherokee, CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 and 2 more (1972-1976): Unknown or otherNo. 76V025000 | Other or not stated | 1,918 |
| Sep 17, 1974 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6 (1974): SuspensionNo. 74V157000 | Other or not stated | 19,088 |
| Jul 7, 1972 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6 (1972): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 72V173000 | Other or not stated | 15,819 |
| Apr 19, 1972 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6 (1972): Exterior lightingNo. 72V086000 | Other or not stated | 10,357 |
| Mar 24, 1967 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6: Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 67V030000 | Other or not stated | 2,015 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1982 Jeep CJ5 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1982 Jeep CJ5. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Jeep CJ5 have?
13 recalls cover the Jeep CJ5, for 285,659 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Jeep CJ5?
Power train: named in 1 of the 2 safety complaints about the Jeep CJ5, then steering (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.