1992 Jeep Cherokee Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of the 113 complaints for this model year. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle caught on fire while it was it was parked inside the garage. Consumer heard a popping noise coming from the garage, and the Jeep was on fire underneath the hood, near the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #856413, filed 2000-02“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.”
NHTSA complaint #523389, filed 1997-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 23 | 13% |
| 2020 | 35 | 10% |
| 2019 | 341 | 20% |
| 2018 | 190 | 28% |
| 2017 | 342 | 26% |
| 2016 | 298 | 21% |
| 2015 | 327 | 18% |
| 2014 | 449 | 17% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 19 | 8% |
| 2000 | 44 | 12% |
| 1999 | 26 | 7% |
| 1998 | 47 | 12% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 43 | 10% |
| 1995 | 40 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 4% |
| 1993 | 35 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 7% |
| 1991 | 9 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 3% |
| 1989 | 13 | 7% |
| 1988 | 16 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology