Auto loans: 1981 Jeep CJ
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 1981 Jeep CJ 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
What to check when buying the 1981 Jeep CJ
- 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 80V158000 | 1980-12-05 | seat belts:rear/other | SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH TONGUE-END REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES INSTEAD OF THE BUCKLE END AND TONGUE-END ASSEMBLIES. WITHOUT THE BUCKLE END ASSEMBLIES, THE REAR SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE FASTENED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1981 Jeep CJ?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1981 Jeep CJ; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 1981 Jeep CJ, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the CJ
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Under the hood
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
What to expect from the CJ
A tall roof and wide doors make it easy to load people and bags.
A good match for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits groups, airport runs with luggage and family trips.
A longer test drive
Rent the CJ for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the CJ for a week and see how it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
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. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ask us
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 CJ from us first.
Ask us about the 1981 Jeep CJ
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Jeep CJ for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Jeep CJ
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Jeep CJ?
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 CJ 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 CJ 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.