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1991 Jeep Comanche: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Jeep Comanche, most recently filed January 1998. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the parking brake.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 1campaign 1 brake Source: NHTSA Complaints 5filed Owner reports, 1985–1992 shown Source: NHTSA ODI
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Jeep Comanche. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 98V005000 Filed Jan 12, 1998

CHRYSLER/FRONT BRAKE ROTOR

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · rotor
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Consequence
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
Repair progress not yet reported293,369 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (5)

5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The parking brake is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Jeep Comanche, by component (top 4). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 5.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1991 compares with other Comanche years

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2 6 5 10 12 11 5 2
19851986198719881989199019911992
This year (1991)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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Where to next

Which Comanche years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →1992 Jeep Comanche report2 complaints · 0 campaigns →1990 Jeep Comanche report11 complaints · 2 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

1991 Jeep Comanche FAQ

How many recalls does the 1991 Jeep Comanche have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 98V005000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1991 Jeep Comanche problems?

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Parking brake (2), Seat belts (1), Service brakes (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 1991 Comanche compare with other years?

Among the 1985–1992 Jeep Comanche model years at least five years old, the 1985 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1989 the most (12). The 1991 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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