8
recalls
The Jeep CJ6 has 8 recalls covering 249,006 vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1976: 3
Units affected
249K
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
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Jeep CJ6 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 18K units
- Electrical system1 · 102K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 10K units
- Power train1 · 97K units
- Seat belts1 · 478 units
- Suspension1 · 19K units
- Unknown or other1 · 1,918 units
Jeep CJ6 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 1980 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 (1981): Seat beltsNo. 80V158000 | Other or not stated | 478 |
| Mar 31, 1978 | Jeep Cherokee, CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 and 2 more (1975-1976): Electrical systemNo. 78V065000 | Fire | 102,398 |
| Feb 17, 1978 | Jeep CJ5, CJ6, CJ7 (1976-1978): Power trainNo. 78V039000 | Other or not stated | 96,933 |
| 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 1981 Jeep CJ6 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1981 Jeep CJ6. 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 CJ6 have?
8 recalls cover the Jeep CJ6, for 249,006 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
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.