Does the 1978 Jeep CJ-7 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, power train. 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 1978 Jeep CJ-7 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 1978 Jeep CJ-7?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Jeep CJ-7 recalls

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

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

For the 1978 Jeep CJ-7. 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.

Has your Jeep been repaired?

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.

1978 Jeep CJ-7 recalls, newest first

March 9, 1978NHTSA 78V0490002,726 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The coupling which attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may have oversized serrations which could prevent the coupling from being properly tightened in the steering gear shaft when the steering wheel is turned. This may also cause free play in the steering wheel.
Remedy: The involved vehicles will have the couplings replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 17, 1978NHTSA 78V03900096,933 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: The involved vehicles may have been built with the transmission adapter plate seal improperly seated. This condition could allow a gradual transfer of lubricant from the transmission to the transfer case.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect the lubricant levels on the involved vehicles and, where necessary, replace the rear oil seals.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1978 Jeep CJ-7 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires › Tread/belt1

Other Jeep CJ-7 years

Other 1978 Jeep models

Questions

Does the 1978 Jeep CJ-7 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, power train. 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 1978 Jeep CJ-7 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 1978 Jeep CJ-7?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.