Does the 1979 Jeep CJ-7 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, steering. 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 1979 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 1979 Jeep CJ-7?

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

1979 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 1979 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.

1979 Jeep CJ-7 recalls, newest first

March 14, 1979NHTSA 79V0700001,174 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: Certain vehicles may have an incorrect gasket between the transmission and the transfer case. An incorrect gasket may interfere with the normal flow of lubricant. This condition could cause the transmission to become damaged and inoperative.
Remedy: The gasket between the transmission and the transfer case will be replaced, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 6, 1978NHTSA 78V243000363 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Summary: The clamp bolts on the adjuster tube that fastens the connecting rod to the pitman arm end assembly may be loose. These loose bolts could cause shifting of the steering wheel position, relative to the straight-ahead-front wheel position, and loss of steering.
Remedy: The dealer will tighten the bolts where necessary, and check and correct the steering wheel alignment free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Jeep CJ-7 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Jeep CJ-7 years

Other 1979 Jeep models

Questions

Does the 1979 Jeep CJ-7 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, steering. 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 1979 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 1979 Jeep CJ-7?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.