1992 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 35%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,612miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee, 35% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,612 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After starting the vehicle, the ABS light would illuminate and would stay on the reminder of the time the vehicle is being operated. The consumer is not having any other problems with the ABS at this time. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10051976, filed 2003-12, 11,000 miles“Vehicle experienced fuel leak and problems with front rotors. After having paid for repairs on his car, the consumer was never made aware of a recall on his vehicle regarding the rotors. Also water leaked onto the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10051804, filed 2003-12, 202,223 miles“The handle of the emergency brake will not stay in the locked position. My mother also has the same problem with her Jeep Cherokee. I've never seen a brake handle go bad before, and since it also happened on my mothers Jeep, it indicates a manufacturer's defect.”
NHTSA complaint #708005, filed 1999-06“I have moved since purchasing my Jeep. I was traveling on the road when all of a sudden my breaks did not work. I crashed to a stop but by the grace of god I was not traveling at a high speed. I only bumped my head. I had to have the car towed to crest auto world in n. Conway, nh. They said that the front break rotors seperated from the center hub. He gave me a copy of a recall notice showing that the year 90-91 & 93 for my car had a recall for this exact problem. When I called crysler, they said that they would not do anything to help me with this. …”
NHTSA complaint #540195, filed 1998-08“It would take longer to stop vehicle when applying brakes. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced rotors. Consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in recall on corrosion of brake rotors. Dealer will replace rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #866134, filed 2000-07Related recalls
- 99V340000Dec 13, 1999Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1992–1995, Grand Wagoneer 1993–1995, Grand Cherokee 1994–1995
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 30 | 9% |
| 2019 | 110 | 7% |
| 2018 | 38 | 6% |
| 2017 | 62 | 5% |
| 2016 | 103 | 7% |
| 2015 | 137 | 8% |
| 2014 | 211 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 56 | 24% |
| 2000 | 105 | 28% |
| 1999 | 102 | 28% |
| 1998 | 88 | 22% |
| 1997 | 75 | 19% |
| 1996 | 93 | 21% |
| 1995 | 90 | 15% |
| 1994 | 65 | 13% |
| 1993 | 130 | 31% |
| 1992 | 40 | 35% |
| 1991 | 163 | 70% |
| 1990 | 153 | 57% |
| 1989 | 92 | 48% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 6 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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