Total Complaints
4 filings
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE · model year
1992 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992JEEPGRAND CHEROKEE carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 GRAND CHEROKEE is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe with 2 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and power train:automatic transmission (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 6 investigation files overlapping the 1992 GRAND CHEROKEE. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030109ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS BROKEN AND THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL AND YEAR BUT AT THE SAME TIME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALLS. *NLM
20021220ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE MANIFOLD INTAKE BEEN BROKEN. ALSO STATED THAT DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL OF VEHICLE AND ALSO SAID THAT WILL ONLY CHARGING THE CONSUMER FOR IT BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALLS OR WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLE. TS
20010706CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY WHEN MOTOR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THEN, VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND WENT INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE JUMPED A FENSE, AND HIT A WALL. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
20010706CrashPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY WHEN MOTOR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. THEN, VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND WENT INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE JUMPED A FENSE, AND HIT A WALL. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Compare 1992JEEPGRAND CHEROKEE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE19011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Seat Belt Retraction
PE15030Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Powered vehicle rollaway
PE15021Preliminary EvaluationClosed
False Positive Automated Braking
PE10031Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
EA05020Engineering AnalysisClosed
FAN BLADE FAILURE (ENGINE COOLING FAN)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE have?▼
The 1992 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE has 4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 1992 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.