Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 CJ5.
This reference page frames the 1972 Jeep CJ5, identifying the vehicle by its model year and manufacturer within the CJ5 platform. The overview addresses the body, platform, and engine characteristics that define this specific 1972 Jeep model for the researcher. The 1972 model year occupies a distinct position in the vehicle's history, serving as a key point of reference for assessing the model's reliability context.
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.