1992 Jeep WRANGLER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
60 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
137,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 60 complaints (15.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 15 | 25.0% |
| Braking behavior | 11 | 18.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 5.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 6 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 4 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 6; Parking Brake:Conventional: 4; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 49 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
1995: 17; 1996: 5; 2000: 2; 2001: 6; 2002: 10; 2003: 7; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2007: 2; 2011: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000459 · 2003-01-01 (January 1, 2003)
SEAT BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING
Owner-reported narrative. 104,702 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000459 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000460 · 2003-01-01 (January 1, 2003)
CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD-MULTIPLE CRACKS
Owner-reported narrative. 103,824 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000460 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019415 · 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)
THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 148,316 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021576 · 2003-06-02 (June 2, 2003)
THE VEHICLES PLASTIC FUEL TANK CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. *MR *SCC *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032020 · 2003-09-02 (September 2, 2003)
PER MANUFACTURER'S SYSTEM , RECALL 02V041000 FOR THE PARKING BRAKES WAS ALREADY PERFORMED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NEVER DONE. *AK THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CORRECTING THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY RECALL. THE PARKING MAY SELF RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING ALLOWING UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT RESULTING IN INJURY OR ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE ISSUE. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044458 · 2003-10-22 (October 22, 2003)
COMPLAINT REGARDING SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE VEHICLE'S PARK BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.*MR *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044961 · 2003-10-29 (October 29, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL OUT OF CONTROL. VEHICLE FLIPPED, AND WAS TOTALED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044961 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088730 · 2004-10-01 (October 1, 2004)
GENERAL TIRE AMERI-G4S S/N DOT ADHF 2V7469 1) DEFECTIVE TIRES 2) WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A 2 FOOT SECTION OF TREAD ON LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM TIRE 3) PUT ON SPARE TIRE. TIRE RETAILER SAID ALL TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONTACTED GENERAL WHO REFUSES TO COOPERATE AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE TIRES. GENERAL TIRE WILL NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE WHETHER THIS TIRE IS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL OR OF A POTENTIAL RECALL. *JB *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 129,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088730 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V041000 · Parking Brake:Conventional
Reported: 2002-02-07 (February 7, 2002)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V148000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1992-10-14 (October 14, 1992)
ON 1987 THROUGH EARLY 1990 MODELS, BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CAN WEAR DUE TO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL OPENING SPLASH SHIELDS. ON THE LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODELS, PERIODIC RUBBING CONTACT OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE CAN OCCUR DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SPLASH SHIELD IN CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence: EITHER CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMFUNCTIONS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND AN INCREASED RISK OFVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE 1987 TO 1990 MODEL VEHICLES WILL HAVE BOTH SPLASH SHIELDS REPLACED AND BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES REPLACED AS NECESSARY. ALL AFFECTED LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL FASTENERS INSTALLED TO FURTHER SECURE THE LEFT SIDE SPLASH SHIELD. ALSO, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗93V083000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Reported: 1993-05-11 (May 11, 1993)
SALT CORROSION PRODUCTS BETWEEN THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRE AND THE ADJACENT BATTERY FEED IN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR MAY SHORT THESE CONNECTIONS, CAUSING THE CIRCUIT TO BYPASS THE IGNITION KEY CONTROL OF THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID. THE CAR CAN START WITHOUT THE STARTER SEQUENCE BEING INITIATED BY THE IGNITION KEY IN THE IGNITION LOCK.
Consequence: THE UNINTENDED START OF A VEHICLE WITH A MANUALTRANSMISSION LEFT IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN A RUNAWAY VEHICLE.
Remedy: THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRING WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY FEED WIRE BY RELOCATING IT WITHIN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V106000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 1994-06-09 (June 9, 1994)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN CRACK CAUSING FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS.
Consequence: FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗