Jeep Cj5 Recalls in Canada
The Jeep Cj5 has 17 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by not entered issues with 16 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
1982-12-20Not 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.
1981-01-30Not Entered: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CONTROL ROD SPRINGS THAT COULD AFFECT THE THROTTLE CLOSU
1980-11-27Not Entered: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR SEAT MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH TONGUE END SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IN PLACE OF BUCKLE END SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. REAR SEAT PASSENGERS WOULD THEN BE UNABLE
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Jeep Cj5 have in Canada?
17 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Jeep Cj5 (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is not entered with 16 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Jeep Cj5 has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Jeep dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.