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1976 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1976 Jeep Cherokee. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1976 Jeep Cherokee recalls, newest first

November 23, 1987NHTSA 87V178000180,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Consequence
Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Remedy
Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1976 Jeep Cherokee were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Jeep Cherokee years

Other 1976 Jeep models

Questions

Does the 1976 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1976 Jeep Cherokee recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jeep dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1976 Jeep Cherokee?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.