MYRModel Year Report

1988 Jeep Comanche

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1988 Jeep Comanche
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:53.147Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992

1988: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19852
19866
19875
198810
198912
199011
19915
19922

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

8 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

Seat belt on drivers side will not stay fasten.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-11

Driver's side seat belt buckle failure, unable to latch. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-02

Seat belt retractor/belt clip failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Electrical system

1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1988-02-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-09-19 Throttle control

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Jeep Comanche — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Jeep Comanche reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Jeep Comanche?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Jeep Comanche have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.