Jeep Scrambler
CJ-8 · 1981–1986 · 6 model years · 4 trims
Photo: Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jeep CJ-8 02 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jeep CJ-8 01 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jeep SCrambler white SC-a by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jeep SCrambler yellow customized MD-rl by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jeep CJ-8 02 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jeep CJ-8 01 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jeep SCrambler white SC-a by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Jeep SCrambler yellow customized MD-rl by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | |||||||
| 4.2L AT · Pickup | 4.2L AMC 258 OHV inline-6, carbureted | 112 | 210 lb-ft | Automatic 3-speed | AWD | 15/17 (15) | — |
| 4.2L MT · Pickup | 4.2L AMC 258 OHV inline-6, carbureted | 112 | 210 lb-ft | Manual 4-speed | AWD | 15/18 (16) | — |
| 1985 | |||||||
| 2.5L MT · Pickup | 2.5L AMC 150 OHV inline-4, carbureted | 105 | 132 lb-ft | Manual 4-speed | AWD | 17/19 (18) | — |
| 4.2L AT · Pickup | 4.2L AMC 258 OHV inline-6, carbureted | 112 | 210 lb-ft | Automatic 3-speed | AWD | 15/17 (15) | — |
| 4.2L MT · Pickup | 4.2L AMC 258 OHV inline-6, carbureted | 112 | 210 lb-ft | Manual 4-speed | AWD | 15/18 (16) | — |
| 1984 | |||||||
| 2.5L MT · Pickup | 2.5L AMC 150 OHV inline-4, carbureted | 105 | 132 lb-ft | Manual 4-speed | AWD | 19/24 (21) | — |
| 4.2L AT · Pickup | 4.2L AMC 258 OHV inline-6, carbureted | 112 | 210 lb-ft | Automatic 3-speed | AWD | 16/20 (18) | — |
| 4.2L MT · Pickup | 4.2L AMC 258 OHV inline-6, carbureted | 112 | 210 lb-ft | Manual 4-speed | AWD | 16/18 (17) | — |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Base · Pickup | 4.2 L 6-cylinder, in-line | 110 | 210 lb-ft | — | 4WD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Base · Pickup | 4.2 L 6-cylinder, in-line | 110 | 210 lb-ft | — | 4WD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Base · Pickup | 4.2 L 6-cylinder, in-line | 110 | 210 lb-ft | — | 4WD | — | $8,005 |
Safety & recalls by model year
No NHTSA data available for this generation.
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.