1992 Jeep Cherokee: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 113 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 concession so I'm confined to slow driving until I can afford another set of tires; another brand that is. My tire line is xtra-trac ii (roman numeral 2). You don't give me the option to select that line. I cannot tell while driving which tire or how many tires are becoming deformed while driving. Parked, they all look good. *kb”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2011
“(1) cover on interior halogen lamp fell off. (2) halogen lamp was exposed and five year old child suffered burns to hand from halogen lamp. (3) halogen lamp was removed from vehicle. *jb”Owner report · Interior Lighting · Feb 2007
“During an accident the seat belt equipment on the 1992 jeep cherokee malfunctioned.*mr the driver's side and passenger's side seat belts did not lock on impact. The occupants sustained facial and head injuries as a result. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2005
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“After starting the vehicle, the ABS light would illuminate and would stay on the reminder of the time the vehicle is being operated. The consumer is not having any other problems with the ABS at this time. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information. *nlm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2003
“Vehicle experienced fuel leak and problems with front rotors.*mr after having paid for repairs on his car, the consumer was never made aware of a recall on his vehicle regarding the rotors.*cb also water leaked onto the floor. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2003
“Consumer states her jeep vibrates while driving, and when she makes a turn it really vibrates. She says she has taken it to four dealers and they cannot find anything wrong with the truck. *nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2003
“Rear bench middle seat seatbelt assembly has come completely apart. Consumer states passengers are not restrained in an accident. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2002
“While traveling at about 20 to 25 mph brakes failed, consumer's foot went to the floor when pressing brake pedal. Consumer was able to roll vehicle safely to a stop. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2001
“Started vehicle, moved from park to drive and car accelerated to an extremely high speed and smashed into the car in front of it, causing that car to be "totaled" and over $2,000 damage to the jeep. When this happened, the driver's foot was not even on the gas pedal!*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2001
“When putting gear into reverse from park vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards, causing it to crash into a parked vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 18 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1992 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 113 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Jeep Cherokee problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 118,490 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Jeep Cherokee have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.