10
recalls
The Jeep CJ7 has 10 recalls covering 240,104 vehicles as reported; model year 1976 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 1976: 4
Units affected
240K
As reported
Overall stars
-
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Jeep CJ7, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Power train3
- Tires3
- Electrical system1
- Seat belts1
- Service brakes1
- Complaints
- 17
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Jeep CJ7 by component
- Power train3 · 112K units
- Steering3 · 22K units
- Electrical system1 · 102K units
- Seat belts1 · 478 units
- Unknown or other1 · 1,918 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,724 units
Jeep CJ7 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 |
| Jan 4, 1981 | Jeep Cherokee, CJ7, Truck, Wagoneer (1981): Vehicle speed controlNo. 81V015000 | Other or not stated | 1,724 |
| 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 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1982 Jeep CJ7 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1982 Jeep CJ7. 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 CJ7 have?
10 recalls cover the Jeep CJ7, for 240,104 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Jeep CJ7?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 4 of the 17 safety complaints about the Jeep CJ7, then fuel system, gasoline (3). 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.