How many recalls does the 1976 Jeep Cj7 have?

The 1976 Jeep Cj7 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1976 Jeep Cj7 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1976 Jeep Cj7?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1976 Jeep Cj7 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1976 Jeep Cj7 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 220,107 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 78V065000 1978-03-31 102,398 affected

Defect

VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH WIRE CONNECTORS THAT FAIL TO ALLOW THE CURRENT FLOW NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF THE ENGINE IGNITION.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED WIRE CONNECTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

POWER TRAIN 78V039000 1978-02-17 96,933 affected

Defect

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.

STEERING 76V034000 1976-03-01 18,858 affected

Defect

JEEP CAMPAIGN NO CJSTEER.POSSIBILITY THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS MAYLOSE TORQUE THROUGH USAGE.IF THIS OCCURS, SOME LOSS OF STEERING CAN DEVELOP.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND COATING BOLT THREADS WITH LOCKING MATERIAL ANDRETORQUING TO PROPER TORQUE).

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 76V025000 1976-02-13 1,918 affected

Defect

JEEP CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THEAUXILIARY SNOW-PLOW LIGHTS AND LIFT ARM BRACKET MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY WELDEDAND MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF SUPPORT FOR THE SNOW-PLOW BLADE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REINFORCING THE WELD BY INSTALLING A SMALL "L" SHAPED CLIP).

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving at various speeds the engine would stall out when the brakes are applied. This is a hazard. It's a consistent problem. Been to mechanic & dealership numerous times. A tsb says ignition connector causes stalling. #tsb0305. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 1998-10-06

“Super swamper load "c" 6-ply tires blistered and blew out.”

TIRES

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1976 Jeep Cj7 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.