Jeep Cherokee / 1992
1992 Jeep Cherokee problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints about the 1992 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 26.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of vehicle speed control at 13.1%.
Complaints175
Crashes21
Fires7
Injuries12
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 26.3% · 46
Vehicle speed control 13.1% · 23
Structure 9.1% · 16
Power train 9.1% · 16
Electrical system 6.9% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 6.3% · 11
Suspension 5.7% · 10
Exterior lighting 4.0% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire, 12 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 20 model years of the Jeep Cherokee in this data, 1992 draws comparatively few complaints; 2014 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 3 in the last three years against 3 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 131,940 miles.
In owners' own words
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 information. *Nlm Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 11,000 miles
When driving at any speed and applying brakes, the brakes are hard and the abs system locks up, causing the consumer to have no brakes. Consumer has to dodge other vehicles in order not to have an accident due to the fact that the brakes don't stop the vehicle. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving at 45 mph, during routine braking operation, the front brake rotors separated from the center hub. Dirver lost control of vehicle but was able to avoid a crash. The dealer is aware of the problem. Problem repaired at owner's expense. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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