1983 Jeep cj7 with Extra Duty Suspension
1JCCN87E9DT057458
Vehicle history report for the 1983 Jeep cj7 with Extra Duty Suspension (VIN 1JCCN87E9DT057458). White, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 4.2L 6-cyl, gasoline. Title: Clean. 100,000 mi reported. Registered in Ia. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident hist
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What a full report checks for VIN 1JCCN87E9DT057458
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1983 jeep cj7.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Jeep cj7, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 6
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1983 Jeep cj7.
TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 JEEP CJ7. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE DUELER A/T 693 TIRES, SIZE 32/1150/R15LT (NA). WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. HE ALSO NOTICED SEVERE TIRE SEPARATION DOWN THE CENTER OF THE TIRE, WHICH …
NHTSA ODI #10264351POWER TRAIN
I HAVE A 1983 JEEP CJ7. ON APRIL 23, 2003, WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE. CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TO COME OFF, THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE ROAD AND CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. WE WERE ALMOST KILLED. THE AXLES IN MY JEEP ARE THE MODEL 20 TYPE, AND ARE KNOWN BY EVERY 4-WHEELER TO EVENTUALLY BREAK. ALL THE JEEPS WITH THE MODEL 20 …
NHTSA ODI #10104949UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR JEEP WITH NO SOLUTIONS.
NHTSA ODI #709351FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAS NO SAFETY SWITCH FOR THE HIGH PRESSURED FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS IN A VEHICLE COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #827024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE SENDING UNIT GASKET IN THIS VEHICLE AS WELL AS HIS 1979 CJ7. TT
NHTSA ODI #962375FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
JEEP CAUGHT FIRE AFTER PARKED 20 MINS. TT
Fire · NHTSA ODI #960986
