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1986 Jeep Cherokee recalls

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

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

For the 1986 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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1986 Jeep Cherokee recalls, newest first

May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 2006NHTSA 06E02600061,944 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 1, 1988NHTSA 88V1060001,600 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic

Summary
Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.
Consequence
This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.
Remedy
Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 9, 1986NHTSA 86V1590006,958 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary
Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. Consequence of defect: couplers could be out of tolerance resulting in steering wheel misalignment with eventual loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 7, 1986NHTSA 86V1460004,928 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary
Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. Consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle.
Remedy
Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1986 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Deaths reported
1

Most complained-about components

  1. Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly8
  2. Service brakes3
  3. Vehicle speed control2
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
  5. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1

Other Jeep Cherokee years

Other 1986 Jeep models

Questions

Does the 1986 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, steering, vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1986 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 1986 Jeep Cherokee?
21 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.