1992 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1992 Jeep Cherokee has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 334,047 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 99V340000 1999-12-13 334,047 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. …

Consequence

THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
18
8crashes3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
10
1crashes1injuries
SUSPENSION:FRONT
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
6
2crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
4
POWER TRAIN
4
1crashes
SEATS
4
Total complaints175

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Douglas tire 215/75r15, 1200 miles on tires all at 55 to 60 mph. I had them balanced and at slow speed they were smooth. The following day I got on the interstate at 65 to 70 mph and I could hear a loud slapping noise and the car shook. At high speeds the tires must take on a different shape.…”

TIRES · reported 2011-09-15

“(1) cover on interior halogen lamp fell off. (2) halogen lamp was exposed and five year old child suffered burns to hand from halogen lamp. (3) halogen lamp was removed from vehicle. *jb”

INTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2007-02-13

“During an accident the seat belt equipment on the 1992 jeep cherokee malfunctioned.*mr the driver's side and passenger's side seat belts did not lock on impact. The occupants sustained facial and head injuries as a result. *nm”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT · reported 2005-03-05

“I was driving on the interstate. The speed limit was 65. When I got to 60 I noticed my suv began to shake. Hitting a bump most of the time starts the problem. It vibrated so much and so loudly that I had to slow down to 55. I took it to the first mechanic who said it was the "steering stabilizer"…”

STEERING · reported 2004-08-24

“After starting the vehicle, the abs light would illuminate and would stay on the reminder of the time the vehicle is being operated. The consumer is not having any other problems with the abs at this time. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2003-12-15

“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.…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2003-12-04

“Vehicle experienced fuel leak and problems with front rotors.*mr after having paid for repairs on his car, the consumer was never made aware of a recall on his vehicle regarding the rotors.*cb also water leaked onto the floor. *jb”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 2003-11-21

“Vehicle experienced fuel leak and problems with front rotors.*mr after having paid for repairs on his car, the consumer was never made aware of a recall on his vehicle regarding the rotors.*cb also water leaked onto the floor. *jb”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2003-11-21

Defect investigations

Investigation DP02005 Opened 2002-04-25 · closed 2002-09-10

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation DP95007 Opened 1995-11-17 · closed 1995-12-05

VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA97001 Opened 1997-01-13 · closed 1998-01-09

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.

Investigation EA99014 Opened 1999-06-28 · closed 2000-03-28

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA99014 Opened 1999-06-28 · closed 2000-03-28

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE92080 Opened 1992-10-05 · closed 1993-02-12

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE93057 Opened 1993-06-14 · closed 1993-10-29

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE95049 Opened 1995-08-17 · closed 1996-01-26

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE HOUSING.THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS, SUPPORTED BY ROLLER…

Investigation PE96053 Opened 1996-09-05 · closed 1997-01-13

BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

Investigation RQ98023 Opened 1998-11-13 · open

BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION

CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-005, ON JANUARY 5, 1998, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 225,000 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE, 1990-91 CHEROKEE, WRANGLER AND COMANCHEE, AND 1989-91 EAGLE PREMIER AND DODGE MONACO.THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.