How many recalls does the 1992 Jeep Wrangler have?

The 1992 Jeep Wrangler has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1992 Jeep Wrangler has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1992 Jeep Wrangler?

Of 100 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1992 Jeep Wrangler Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1992 Jeep Wrangler has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 926,148 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 02V041000 2002-02-07 316,148 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 94V106000 1994-06-09 230,000 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN CRACK CAUSING FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS.

Consequence

FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 93V083000 1993-05-11 100,000 affected

Defect

SALT CORROSION PRODUCTS BETWEEN THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRE AND THE ADJACENT BATTERY FEED IN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR MAY SHORT THESE CONNECTIONS, CAUSING THE CIRCUIT TO BYPASS THE IGNITION KEY CONTROL OF THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID. THE CAR CAN START WITHOUT THE STARTER SEQUENCE BEING INITIATED BY THE IGNITION KEY IN…

Consequence

THE UNINTENDED START OF A VEHICLE WITH A MANUALTRANSMISSION LEFT IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN A RUNAWAY VEHICLE.

Remedy

THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRING WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY FEED WIRE BY RELOCATING IT WITHIN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 92V148000 1992-10-14 280,000 affected

Defect

ON 1987 THROUGH EARLY 1990 MODELS, BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CAN WEAR DUE TO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL OPENING SPLASH SHIELDS. ON THE LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODELS, PERIODIC RUBBING CONTACT OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE CAN OCCUR DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SPLASH SHIELD IN CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Consequence

EITHER CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMFUNCTIONS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND AN INCREASED RISK OFVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

THE 1987 TO 1990 MODEL VEHICLES WILL HAVE BOTH SPLASH SHIELDS REPLACED AND BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES REPLACED AS NECESSARY. ALL AFFECTED LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL FASTENERS INSTALLED TO FURTHER SECURE THE LEFT SIDE SPLASH SHIELD. ALSO, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED AND…

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Total complaints100

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 1992 jeep wrangler. The contact stated upon completing a vin search online, he became aware that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 94v106000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed that they could not complete the recall repair…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2021-08-16

“I am on military orders and am planning on shipping my jeep wrangler to my next duty station located in lima peru. I am told that prior to customs shipping the vehicle it has to be clear of all recalls. The local dealership in san diego located at 777 camino del rio s san diego ca phone #…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-09-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 jeep wrangler. After checking the vin, it was discovered that the vehicle had two open recalls, including nhtsa campaign number: 94v106000 (fuel system) and 02v041000 (service brakes). After notifying the manufacturer of the recalls, the contact was informed that the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-06-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 jeep wrangler. After checking the vin, it was discovered that the vehicle had two open recalls, including nhtsa campaign number: 94v106000 (fuel system) and 02v041000 (service brakes). After notifying the manufacturer of the recalls, the contact was informed that the…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-06-01

“I have previously written to you under reference #10429043, for a leaking gas tank. Chrysler has since blown me off and not addressed this recall or safety issue. I now carry two fire extinguishers in the car awaiting the impending explosion and/or fire. In addition, chrysler took my car to their…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-06-05

“Gas tank overflows every single time it is filled up, if it wasn't for me having to hold in the nozzle the entire time and noticing it is overflowing, it would just keep overflowing gas onto the ground. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2011-08-10

“Vin [xxx] I have a 1992 jeep wrangler saraha yj with about 150,000 miles. This is the third time that the tilt steering column broke. There seems to be a shear pin which keeps the tilt steering mechanism in position. When the shear pin breaks the tilt steering just flops up and down. Periodically…”

STEERING · reported 2011-07-22

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he could smell a very strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2010-10-07