Complaints
100
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
#28 complaints
Fuel Pump
#34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Jeep Wrangler — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Jeep Wrangler has 100 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Jeep Wrangler?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (12 complaints); Fuel Pump (8 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1992 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Jeep Wrangler include 7 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Jeep Wrangler as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Jeep Wrangler?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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