Complaints
175
Crashes
21
Fires
7
Injuries
12
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:202,223 mi
#218 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:8
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:11,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 18 | — | — | 202,223 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 8 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 1 | — | 11,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
202,223
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,000
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Jeep Cherokee has 175 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Jeep Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (18 complaints, avg 202,223 mi); Unintended Acceleration (18 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints, avg 11,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 133,929 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee include 21 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Jeep Cherokee?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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