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1992 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems

15 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
13%
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    5
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    2
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
    1
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
    1
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft
    1
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Cherokee transmission problems in other years

199019952000201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Sudden accelerationOpened April 25, 2002, closed September 10, 2002

There is no summary currently available

DP02005

Driveshaft/univ.joint failOpened June 14, 1993, closed October 29, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE93057

What 1992 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Transmission · 111,100 miles · MI · crash

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. Daimler/chrysler is my former employer and I worked there as an engineer. During my tenure there, I worked closely with the group that now has as its members, the corporations expert witness defending the corporation in law suits related to these crashes. This same group was also responsible for developing and releasing the controls which are believed to be the root cause of the problem. At one point in time I was part of the team at dailmer/chrysler that was responsible for investigating customer complaints regarding crashes caused by unintended acceleration. Accordingly, I believe that I may be able to provide some very good if not exclusive inside information related to this matter. I believe that these car crashes are the result of dailmer/chryslers flagrant negligence in developing the systems that are believed to be the root cause of these crashes. If my assistance in investigating this matter would be of interest to you, please let me know. I am willing to help in whatever capacity I can. It is wrong that dailmer/chrysler built and sold vehicles which may hurt if not kill someone. Regardless of your disposition of this matter, if possible, I would greatly appreciate a reply on or before december 18, 2003 outlining you intended course of action to my concern. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · MD · crash

When putting gear into reverse from park vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards, causing it to crash into a parked vehicle.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Transmission · FL

Lock on transmission to keep vehicle from jumping into gear. Recall 733 was repaired by another part and chrysler does not want to pay the bill.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Transmission · CA · crash

My 1992 jeep cherokee has jumped from park to reverse on two occasions this year. On the first occasion, the car smashed into my back steps causing about $500 damage to the steps and $1250 damage to the vehicle. I had been in the car and exited to retrieve something from the garage. The car was idling in the driveway when suddenly it started moving backwards toward the house. When I shut the car off, I found the car was in reverse, not park. I would never have been able to exit the car if it had been in gear, so I knew that something was amiss with the car. Later in february, the same thing happened again, but this time I was in the vehicle when it happened and I was therefore able to step on the brake to stope the car.

Filed Sep 6, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · ID

Thrermostat/radiator/water pump/rear main seal/head gasket/valve cover gasket/engine oil pan gasket/oil filter adapter ring. Failed. Also replaced transmission/temperature gauge and plug wires.

Filed Aug 11, 1997 · Transmission · UT

After placing vehicle in reverse and then into drive, speedometer does not work.

Filed Jun 30, 1997 · Transmission · AR

Aluminum pieces of metal that screw into the plastic shaft disintegrate, making shifting difficult.

Filed May 13, 1997 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Owner states that his vehicle takes off at high speeds without warning. Owner notes that tachometer revolutions increased, causing vehicle to speed. Owner had to turn igntion off to stop vehicle. Dealers could not find anything wrong.

Filed May 2, 1997 · Transmission · WA

Backing out of driveway; put car in park; stepped out for jacket; car started backwards; door hit driver; was bent on guardrail; driver tried stop car; shifter would not stay in park position; finally jumped in car & stopped.

Filed Oct 9, 1996 · Transmission · PA

Lost control of vehicle on highway, thinks the axle broke.

Questions about the 1992 Jeep Cherokee transmission

Does the 1992 Jeep Cherokee have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the transmission of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have bad transmission?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most transmission complaints are 2014 (1,472 complaints), 2015 (1,007 complaints) and 2019 (840 complaints).

Other 1992 Jeep Cherokee problems

Brakes 40Acceleration 19Body 11Engine 11Electrical 8Seat belts 5Lights 4Locks 4Suspension 4Tires 4Fuel system 3Seats 3Steering 3Visibility 1Wheels 1

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