1992 Jeep Wrangler: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 77 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (29% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I am on military orders and am planning on shipping my jeep wrangler to my next duty station located in lima peru. I am told that prior to customs shipping the vehicle it has to be clear of all recalls. The local dealership in san diego located at 777 camino del rio s san diego ca phone # 619-224-4151, is telling me that they will no longer perform recalls due to the age of the vehicle. I was wondering if you could help with this situation. Regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 jeep wrangler. After checking the VIN, it was discovered that the vehicle had two open recalls, including NHTSA campaign number: 94v106000 (fuel system) and 02v041000 (service brakes). After notifying the manufacturer of the recalls, the contact was informed that the parts needed to complete the recalls were no longer being produced due to the age of the vehicle. A remedy for the recall would not be provided the local dealer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 08/04/17*lj *cn”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2017
“Gas tank overflows every single time it is filled up, if it wasn't for me having to hold in the nozzle the entire time and noticing it is overflowing, it would just keep overflowing gas onto the ground. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2011
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“VIN [xxx] I have a 1992 jeep wrangler saraha yj with about 150,000 miles. This is the third time that the tilt steering column broke. There seems to be a shear pin which keeps the tilt steering mechanism in position. When the shear pin breaks the tilt steering just flops up and down. Periodically the shear pin on the tilt steering breaks. It just broke again for the third time in about 5 years. It costs about $300 to fix. The mechanic said that this vehicle has a propensity for this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he could smell a very strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 94v106000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 150,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2010
“Steering wheel up/down adjustment safety latch defective. For no apparent reason steering wheel latch broke and steering wheel will not lock into place. Steering wheel eust flops up and down. Contacted manufacturer re: recall and to fix defect. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2007
“Gas tank leaked gasoline while I was traveling on the highway. *jb the consumer had to take the vehicle back to the dealer on 4 occasions. The fuel sending unit and gasket tank was replaced under recall. Two days later, it was replaced again. One month later the consumer continued to smell gas and the tank and gasket was replaced again. The consumer stated the gas tank is still leaking. The consumer received an e-mail stating the crack on the tank had been there for some time and was not a result of it being damaged by the technician. The consumer was told the problem she was experiencing was not the same as the recall. Updated 04/12/07 *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2006
“Drivers seat belt button broke can no longer buckle drivers seat belt, this is very serious and is the law to wear them, need all seat belts replace in 92 jeep wranglers. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2005
“General tire ameri-g4s s/n dot adhf 2v7469 1) defective tires 2) while driving on the highway a 2 foot section of tread on left front tire separated from tire 3) put on spare tire. Tire retailer said all tires are defective and need to be replaced. Contacted general who refuses to cooperate and replace defective tires. General tire will not even acknowledge whether this tire is the subject of a recall or of a potential recall. *jb *tc”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2004
“No parts available:::::::: the consumer receive a recall notice for the emergency brake#b03 buerge chrysler/jeep 11750 santa monica blvd los angeles ca 90025 310 820 2631 #3300 service manager tony walker #3309 ts”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
ON 1987 THROUGH EARLY 1990 MODELS, BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CAN WEAR DUE TO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL OPENING SPLASH SHIELDS. ON THE LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODELS, PERIODIC RUBBING CONTACT OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE CAN OCCUR DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SPLASH SHIELD IN CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Remedy: THE 1987 TO 1990 MODEL VEHICLES WILL HAVE BOTH SPLASH SHIELDS REPLACED AND BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES REPLACED AS NECESSARY. ALL AFFECTED LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL FASTENERS INSTALLED TO FURTHER SECURE THE LEFT SIDE SPLASH SHIELD. ALSO, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
SALT CORROSION PRODUCTS BETWEEN THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRE AND THE ADJACENT BATTERY FEED IN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR MAY SHORT THESE CONNECTIONS, CAUSING THE CIRCUIT TO BYPASS THE IGNITION KEY CONTROL OF THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID. THE CAR CAN START WITHOUT THE STARTER SEQUENCE BEING INITIATED BY THE IGNITION KEY IN THE IGNITION LOCK.
Remedy: THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRING WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY FEED WIRE BY RELOCATING IT WITHIN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR ON AFFECTED 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.
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO THE COCKPIT COVER. AS A RESULT, THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ROOF RACK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.
Remedy: BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN CRACK CAUSING FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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 Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 77 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Jeep Wrangler. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (29% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Jeep Wrangler problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 137,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Jeep Wrangler have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. 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.