1990 Jeep Comanche
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Vehicle started and excelerated and caused a lineup of crashes.update on throttle could have minimized or prevented, but hearing the problems others have had and considering not updating. First five years vehicles brakes and exhaust were sorry.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-11
The brake pedal slowly goes down . The consumer also stated that the pump motor keeps running that and injection system throttle control sticks at idle. The dealer bled the master cylinder and everything seems fine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-14
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
3 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Parking brake
2 of 11 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing linkage and cable and conventional.
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5SPD wont hold truck&trailer on steep launch ramp.parking brake disengages.dealers don't know how to fix recurring problem.I've asked for hand brake but they say the can't convert from foot to hand brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-11
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Steering
1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing linkages.
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One tie rod broke, causing loss of control/accident. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-09
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1991-03-14Vehicle speed control90V177000 Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.
Remedy: Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.
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1998-03-09Service brakes, hydraulic98V005000 Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…
Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Jeep Comanche — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V177000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 98V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Jeep Comanche?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Jeep Comanche have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.