1981 Jeep Cherokee for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1981 Jeep Cherokee for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1981 Jeep Cherokee
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about seats (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87V178000 | 1987-11-23 | visibility:glass, side/rear | THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED. |
| 81V015000 | 1981-01-04 | vehicle speed control | THE TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CONTROL ROD SPRING MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO CLOSE MORE SLOWLY THAN NORMAL. VEHICLES MAY RETURN TO IDLE SLOWLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1981 Jeep Cherokee?
No 1981 Jeep Cherokee is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 1981 Jeep Cherokee, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 1 owner complaints on file, mostly about seats. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Who rents the Cherokee
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Space and size
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If the Cherokee is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Cherokee for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Questions first?
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1981 Jeep Cherokee from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Jeep Cherokee for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Jeep Cherokee
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Jeep Cherokee?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1981 Jeep Cherokee before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1981 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.