1982 Jeep cj7
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Jeep cj7 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1982 Jeep cj7 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1982 Jeep cj7 recalls 1
ORIGINAL PRODUCTION TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT USED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION"S FIRST GEAR.
Fix: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION LUBRICANT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Closed
ANALYSIS: MANY OF THE REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE PLASTIC VALVE COVER OR THE\TV GASKETING MATERIAL LOSES ITS STRUCTURAL AND/OR SEALING INTEGRITY DUE TOTHE HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE AMC 258 ENGINE. TESTINGPERFORMED BY A LOCAL FLEET CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED THAT UNDER NORMAL DRIVINGCONDITIONS, MOTOR OIL LEAKS IN THE VICINITY OF THE #3 OR #4 CYLINDERS (OVERTHE EXHAUST MANIFOLD) CAN RESULT IN A FIRE SERIOUS…
NHTSA #EA88009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Nov 1987 · closed Jan 1990An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CJ7. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1982 Jeep cj7. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Not Entered
DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION THE TRANSMISSION ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE RENDERED INOPERATIVE AND COULD SEIZE. THIS WOULD CAUSE LOCK-UP AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Transport Canada #1982101 · Dec 1982Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.