1992 Jeep Cherokee Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee, 13% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,100 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dear sir/madam: I would like to bring to your attention matters related to a certain safety defect which I believe resulted in car crashes caused by the unintended acceleration of daimler/chrysler's, chrysler group vehicles. Daimler/chrysler is my former employer and I worked there as an engineer. During my tenure there, I worked closely with the group that now has as its members, the corporations expert witness defending the corporation in law suits related to these crashes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049231, filed 2003-12, 111,100 miles“My 1992 Jeep Cherokee has jumped from park to reverse on two occasions this year. On the first occasion, the car smashed into my back steps causing about $500 damage to the steps and $1250 damage to the vehicle. I had been in the car and exited to retrieve something from the garage. The car was idling in the driveway when suddenly it started moving backwards toward the house. When I shut the car off, I found the car was in reverse, not park. I would never have been able to exit the car if it had been in gear, so I knew that something was amiss with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #747865, filed 2001-07“Owner states that his vehicle takes off at high speeds without warning. Owner notes that tachometer revolutions increased, causing vehicle to speed. Owner had to turn igntion off to stop vehicle. Dealers could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #812205, filed 1997-05“Backing out of driveway; put car in park; stepped out for jacket; car started backwards; door hit driver; was bent on guardrail; driver tried stop car; shifter would not stay in park position; finally jumped in car & stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #811985, filed 1997-05“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 1997-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2022 | 29 | 56% |
| 2021 | 104 | 59% |
| 2020 | 199 | 60% |
| 2019 | 833 | 50% |
| 2018 | 296 | 43% |
| 2017 | 650 | 49% |
| 2016 | 636 | 45% |
| 2015 | 1,007 | 56% |
| 2014 | 1,471 | 56% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 | 29 | 8% |
| 1999 | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 | 65 | 16% |
| 1997 | 47 | 12% |
| 1996 | 60 | 13% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 38 | 7% |
| 1993 | 44 | 11% |
| 1992 | 15 | 13% |
| 1991 | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 | 17 | 6% |
| 1989 | 9 | 5% |
| 1988 | 8 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1992 Jeep Cherokee
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 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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