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Body and structurePart report

1992 Jeep Cherokee Body and structure Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
10%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
202,223miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee, 10% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 202,223 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 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

“I feel that this is a safety issue-if the welds break, which they have and chrysler has issued a TSB #23-04-96 which covers 4 yes 4 years they should pay for the repair - and repair all of these doors. What are they wating for - a door to fall off.”

NHTSA complaint #722240, filed 2000-05

“Rear hatchback hydraulic cylinder broke, causing injuries when open. Tt consumer states rear door very heavy to close at times, after accident consumer took vehicle to dealer and they stated all the doors are like that, even the temperature affects them and there was nothing wrong with cylinders, when consumer closed the door, it apparently did not catch and flew back and injured consumer vehicle was parked.”

NHTSA complaint #973929, filed 1995-10

“Spring on passenger's side seat track flew off, causing seat to abruptly fly forward, floor on passenger's side always saturated from rain, which may have caused spring to rust. Cj”

NHTSA complaint #559756, filed 2001-02

“The hydraulic cylinders that support the rear liftgate failed. The liftgate does not stay in the open position. The vehicle has not been looked at by a dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #812317, filed 1997-05

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
202031%
2019201%
201841%
2017121%
2016332%
2015865%
20141104%
200616%
200194%
200072%
199972%
1998277%
199772%
19964711%
199514925%
199420540%
19939924%
19921110%
199121%
199052%
198974%
198822%
198735%
198615%
1985212%

Other parts of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee

Brakes
40 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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