1992 Jeep Cherokee problems & reliability
113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
11 complaints report injuries (12 injured, 2 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1992 Jeep Cherokee vehicles were involved in 8 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 31% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 17% |
| Power Train | 15 | 13% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 10% |
| Structure | 11 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 4% |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% |
| Tires | 4 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 98v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact called mopar and the chrysler manufacturer; both confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact was advised by mopar to…”
Service Brakes · filed Aug 2, 2019
“I was driving on the interstate. The speed limit was 65. When I got to 60 I noticed my suv began to shake. Hitting a bump most of the time starts the problem. It vibrated so much and so loudly that I had to slow down to 55. I took it to the first mechanic who said it was the "steering stabilizer" it did cost about…”
Steering · filed Aug 15, 2015
“Douglas tire 215/75r15, 1200 miles on tires all at 55 to 60 mph. I had them balanced and at slow speed they were smooth. The following day I got on the interstate at 65 to 70 mph and I could hear a loud slapping noise and the car shook. At high speeds the tires must take on a different shape. Walmart refused any…”
Tires · filed Sep 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- SUDDEN ACCELERATION
Defect Petition DP02005 · opened Apr 25, 2002 · closed Sep 10, 2002
- BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION
Engineering Analysis EA99014 · opened Jun 28, 1999 · closed Mar 28, 2000 · led to recall 99V340000
- BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Recall Query RQ98023 · opened Nov 13, 1998 · open · led to recall 98V005000
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Engineering Analysis EA97001 · opened Jan 13, 1997 · closed Jan 9, 1998 · led to recall 98V005000
- BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE96053 · opened Sep 5, 1996 · closed Jan 13, 1997
- VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION
Defect Petition DP95007 · opened Nov 17, 1995 · closed Dec 5, 1995
- REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION
Preliminary Evaluation PE95049 · opened Aug 17, 1995 · closed Jan 26, 1996
- DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL
Preliminary Evaluation PE93057 · opened Jun 14, 1993 · closed Oct 29, 1993
Technical service bulletins
23 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee. The 10 most recent:
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that…
23-014-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2015
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator…
9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2014
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator…
9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2014
Subject regarding floor pan corrosion. *slc
2302602 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2002
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
2300800B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
233599REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
233599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 1999
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Jeep Cherokee in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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