JeepComanche19922.5L/jeep/comanche/1992/2-5l/
MJ platform

1992 Jeep Comanche — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Comanche 2.5L.

Engine 2.5LTransmission Manual 4-spd

The 1992 Jeep Comanche, built on the MJ platform and powered by a 2.5‑liter engine, arrived as a compact pickup that paired rugged chassis with modest fuel economy, requiring a 4‑quart oil change with filter and offering API‑rated 20W‑40, 20W‑50 or 10W‑40 viscosities while EPA testing yielded 18/22/20 mpg; its manual four‑speed transmission delivered a straightforward driving experience, and reliability data show only two owner complaints for the 1992 model — the lowest tally across the 1990‑1992 production run, with the sole reported issue centered on the parking brake and no recalls recorded, signaling a notable improvement in durability for the final year of the line.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-40 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/22/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB alt 05012968AB
Engine air filter53004383AC
Fuel filter33000076 discontinued
Spark plug68304020AA
Front wiper blades83505422
Serpentine belt53010276 alt 53010010
Thermostat83501426AD alt 53020547AC

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 22 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt w/ filter of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-40 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints,
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil20W-40 · 20W-50 · API · 10W-40 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt w/ filter

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBands (adjust) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (replace) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 82,500 miOxygen Sensor (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 1992 the Comanche experienced only two complaints, a drop from 14 in 1990 and 6 in 1991, and no recalls or investigations, indicating a lower-than-average issue rate for that year. The trend from 1990 to 1992 shows a clear decline in complaints, while recalls fell from two in 1990 to none in 1992, suggesting that the manufacturer had resolved earlier problems. The 1992 complaints were concentrated in parking brake and hydraulic service brake systems, each with a single report, and there were no crash or fire complaints recorded that year. Compared to the surrounding years, 1992 sits at the bottom of the complaint and recall arc, implying a relatively smooth production run. Therefore, a 1992 Jeep Comanche appears to be a favorable year to purchase, given the lowest complaint and recall figures in the observed span.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
9
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Parking Brake1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
21006012001-03-16Power TrainAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV2000-12-29Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
0806002000-02-25Electrical SystemTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
1107981998-07-31Engine And Engine CoolingTHE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC
0816981998-04-17EquipmentINFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Comanche 2.5L take?

4 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 30 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API, ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-40 API, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Comanche have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.5L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 22 highway / 20 combined mpg.