1992 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Jeep Wrangler, 14% of the 77 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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 was parked at a slight incline with engine off. After a few minutes consumer went back to vehicle and noticed it had rolled down the street and hit another parked vehicle. Jeep had $3000 damage, other vehicle was totaled. Afterward, consumer started using emergency brake, and noticed once applying pedal, it stayed down, but after a few minutes pedal would pop back up on its own. Dealer found nothing wrong with emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #896854, filed 2001-09“At 78,597 miles clutch slave cylinder failed, causing vehicle not to stop properly. Slave cylinder been replaced on four occasions. All repairs were done by an independent repair shop. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #888633, filed 2001-05“While driving the Jeep the clutch went to the floor and the driver could not shift gears. Jeep was towed to the dealership. Dealer stated that this was a regular problem. *akthe Jeep has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #825320, filed 1998-07“1. Transmission failures: 2 transmission replacements (1997, 1999):: 2. Fuel tank sending unit recall replacement failure :: 3. Fuel line leaks at a rear coupling.”
NHTSA complaint #706804, filed 1999-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Jeep Wrangler
25 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Jeep Wrangler
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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