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1992 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 1992 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years81% below the Wrangler median · #34 of 37 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7711 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage153kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 26, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Jeep Wrangler has problems

77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline220
Power train112
Seat belts91
Engine and engine cooling70
Electrical system61
Parking brake62
Structure50
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Steering30
7 other systems132

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1992 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 94V-106 · Jun 9, 1994 · 230,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 93V-083 · May 11, 1993 · 100,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 92V-148 · Oct 14, 1992 · 280,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Wrangler year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score

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  • Caution
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6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAILEA93025 · closed Nov 25, 1994
    No recall
  2. SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILSEA93031 · closed Jun 17, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-106
  3. BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEA99014 · closed Mar 28, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-136
  4. FUEL LINE LEAKAGEPE93051 · closed Aug 19, 1993
    No recall
  5. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
  6. FUEL LEAKAGERQ97016 · closed Jun 30, 1998
    Led to recall 94V-106
In owners' words

What Wrangler owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are 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…
Complaint 11429652 · Aug 18, 2021 · 156,200 miles
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…
Complaint 10429043 · Oct 7, 2011 · 150,000 miles
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
Complaint 10421179 · Aug 23, 2011

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