1992 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems

11 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Manual transmission
4
Driveline: differential unit
2
Clutch assembly
2
Automatic transmission
2
Driveline: universal joint
1
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Jeep Wrangler transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Driveshaft/univ.joint failOpened October 29, 1993, closed November 25, 1994

There is no summary currently available

EA93025

What 1992 Jeep Wrangler owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 22, 2012 · Transmission · MO

I am on my second time replacing the slave cylinder. The owner before me replaced it 3 times.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · GA · crash

Vehicle was parked at a slight incline with engine off. After a few minutes consumer went back to vehicle and noticed it had rolled down the street and hit another parked vehicle. Jeep had $3000 damage, other vehicle was totaled. Afterward, consumer started using emergency brake, and noticed once applying pedal, it stayed down, but after a few minutes pedal would pop back up on its own. Dealer found nothing wrong with emergency brake.*ak

Filed May 18, 2001 · Transmission · MI

At 78,597 miles clutch slave cylinder failed, causing vehicle not to stop properly. Slave cylinder been replaced on four occasions. All repairs were done by an independent repair shop. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.

Filed May 24, 1999 · Fuel system, Transmission · PA

1. Transmission failures: 2 transmission replacements (1997, 1999):: 2. Fuel tank sending unit recall replacement failure :: 3. Fuel line leaks at a rear coupling.

Filed Jul 13, 1998 · Transmission · MN

While driving the jeep the clutch went to the floor and the driver could not shift gears. Jeep was towed to the dealership. Dealer stated that this was a regular problem. *akthe jeep has not been repaired.

Filed Sep 9, 1996 · Transmission · CO · crash · fire · 1 injury

Vehicle was parked , put into gear to move/ backing out the vehicle at low speed, rolled into inbankment and fell and exploded due to a fire.

Filed May 22, 1995 · Transmission · CA

Manual transmission failure, difficulty shifting transmission from 1st to 2nd gear.

Filed Apr 9, 1995 · Transmission · IN

Universal joints failed 4 times.

Filed Mar 29, 1995 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

Battery failed, resulting in vehicle not starting.

Filed Mar 20, 1995 · Transmission · MD

Manual transmission clutch failure. Tt

Questions about the 1992 Jeep Wrangler transmission

Does the 1992 Jeep Wrangler have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1992 Jeep Wrangler, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Jeep Wrangler transmission?

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

What year does the Jeep Wrangler have bad transmission?

The Jeep Wrangler model years with the most transmission complaints are 2012 (282 complaints), 2013 (230 complaints) and 2024 (182 complaints).