1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1,028 |
| 1999 | 1,638 |
| 2000 | 1,447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1,476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1,295 |
| 2005 | 2,052 |
| 2006 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 734 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 1,640 |
| 2012 | 1,644 |
| 2013 | 805 |
| 2014 | 2,382 |
| 2015 | 1,366 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 241 |
| 2021 | 407 |
| 2022 | 268 |
| 2023 | 402 |
| 2024 | 253 |
| 2025 | 79 |
| 2026 | 31 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the intake manifold.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-09
Consumer called complaining about the manifold intake been broken.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-20
Vehicle speed control
1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle was sitting in driveway when motor started to accelerate. Then, vehicle jumped out of gear and went into reverse. Vehicle jumped a fense, and hit a wall. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-06
Also filed under Power train
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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1995-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-01-26 Rear axle shaft separation
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1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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1996-09-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-13 Brake disc/hub separation
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1997-01-13Engineering analysisClosed 1998-01-09 Brake disc/hub separation
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1999-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 2000-03-28 Brake roter disc/hud separation
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2002-04-25Defect petitionClosed 2002-09-10 Sudden acceleration
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.