MYRModel Year Report

1992 Jeep Cherokee

▲ Better than typical
1992 Jeep Cherokee
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:07.500Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Cherokee Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 57 complaints 1988: 98 complaints 1989: 191 complaints 1990: 275 complaints 1990 1991: 234 complaints 1992: 114 complaints 1992 1993: 418 complaints 1994: 522 complaints 1995: 610 complaints 1995 1996: 447 complaints 1997: 390 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 369 complaints 2000 2001: 229 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2014: 2645 complaints 2015: 1784 complaints 2016: 1406 complaints 2016 2017: 1331 complaints 2018: 683 complaints 2019: 1628 complaints 2020: 288 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2021 2022: 48 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
1992: 114 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19820
19830
19847
198517
198621
198757
198898
1989191
1990275
1991234
1992114
1993418
1994522
1995610
1996447
1997390
1998399
1999366
2000369
2001229
200617
20142645
20151784
20161406
20171331
2018683
20191628
2020288
2021156
202248
20233
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 43%

43% of complaints: service brakes — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC).

NHTSA ODI report, 20190802

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%

17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH
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DEAR SIR/MADAM: I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION MATTERS RELATED TO A CERTAIN SAFETY DEFECT WHICH I BELIEVE RESULTED IN CAR CRASHES CAUSED BY THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF DAIMLER/CHRYSLER'S, CHRYSLER GROUP VEHICLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031204

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing support device/strut and door.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19921005 — PE (closed 19930212)

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

I 19930614 — PE (closed 19931029)

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

I 19950817 — PE (closed 19960126)

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

I 19951117 — DP (closed 19951205)

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19960905 — PE (closed 19970113)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

I 19970113 — EA (closed 19980109)

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

R 19970915 — vehicle speed control

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 IMPR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 97I002000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19981113 — RQ (open)

BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION

I 19990628 — EA (closed 20000328)

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION

R 19991220 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Campaign 99V340000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020425 — DP (closed 20020910)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97I002000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V340000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Jeep Cherokee reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Jeep Cherokee is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Jeep Cherokee?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Jeep Cherokee have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.