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1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

The most common problem on the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Grand Cherokee model year.

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Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Engine

The worst 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

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

There is no summary currently available

DP02005

Brake roter disc/hud separationOpened June 28, 1999, closed March 28, 2000

There is no summary currently available

EA99014

Brake disc/hub separationOpened January 13, 1997, closed January 9, 1998

Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

EA97001

Brake disc/hub separationOpened September 5, 1996, closed January 13, 1997

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

PE96053

Safety blt latch operationOpened January 25, 1996, closed June 28, 1996

There is no summary currently available

PE96008

Rear axle shaft separationOpened August 17, 1995, closed January 26, 1996

This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design is typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle is carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives power transmitted from the differential assembly, providing torque to the rear wheels.the allegations are that the axle shaft fails, resulting in the separation of a wheel and axle hub assembly or the entire axle shaft and wheel assembly, depending on the location of the axle shaft failure.as identified by chrysler, the subject rear axles are dana 35c and 35cm models, which have been used on the subject vehicles since the 1990 model year.a safety defect trend with respect to the subject axle shafts has not been identified.see hard copy resume for full text of summary.

PE95049

Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Engine · CT

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the intake manifold. Also stated that dealer was contacted and stated that the intake manifold was broken and that they are aware of the problem with the model and year but at the same time there is nothing they can do about it because there is no recalls.

Filed Dec 20, 2002 · Engine · CT

Consumer called complaining about the manifold intake been broken. Also stated that dealer was contacted and stated that it is a common problem with the model of vehicle and also said that will only charging the consumer for it because there is no recalls or warranty for the vehicle. Ts

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · NC · crash

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.

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Questions about the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Is the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee, fewer than a typical Grand Cherokee model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad engine?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most engine complaints are 2014 (449 complaints), 2011 (359 complaints) and 2012 (302 complaints).

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