1987 Jeep Comanche
US · Pickup · Standard Pickup Trucks
The 1987 Jeep Comanche is listed in the US market as a pickup. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.1L 4-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) (SPFI), 4.0L 6-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline
- Economy
- 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.1L 4-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) (SPFI), 4.0L 6-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI) | |
| Displacement | 2.1 L to 4.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
11 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Comanche 2WD · 2.1L · RWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- Comanche 2WD · 2.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Comanche 2WD · 2.5L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- Comanche 2WD · 2.5L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Comanche 2WD · 4.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Comanche 2WD · 4.0L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Comanche 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Comanche 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- Comanche 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Comanche 4WD · 4.0L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Comanche 4WD · 4.0L · AWD · 5-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
88V106000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.
Reported July 1, 1988. View on NHTSA
87V035000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
VEHICLE MAY CONTAIN AN OUT OF TOLERANCE THROTTLE BODY.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE BODIES.
Reported March 18, 1987. View on NHTSA
87V022000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL MODULE COULD HAVE INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.
Remedy: REPLACE MODULE, AS NECESSARY.
Reported February 25, 1987. View on NHTSA
86V160000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
A STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF ENGINE THAT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CHAFING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy: REMOVE STUD AND REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE AND LINE ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLES WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE.
Reported December 11, 1986. View on NHTSA
86V159000: STEERING:LINKAGES
STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS REMAINED IN ACID ETCHING BATH TOO LONG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COUPLERS COULD BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL MISALIGNMENT WITH EVENTUAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE OUT OF TOLERANCE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.
Reported December 9, 1986. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 23, 2026
Data verified: October 23, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1987 Jeep Comanche have?
Varies by configuration: 2.1L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (SPFI)), 4.0L 6-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1987 Jeep Comanche?
Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1987 Jeep Comanche front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1987 Jeep Comanche?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.