Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Scrambler.
The 1982 Jeep Scrambler is the subject of this overview, anchoring the discussion to a single model-year entry in the vehicle’s production history. Researchers approaching this reference will find it frames the Scrambler specifically as it stood for 1982, organizing the documented facts without importing outside detail. As a model-year overview, it captures the configuration and scope particular to this point in the series. The result is a baseline reference that positions the 1982 Scrambler within the broader arc of its documented timeline.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 177.2 in |
| Overall width | 59.8 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3759 lb |
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.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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