1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

Most common 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Problem areas named in the 893 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	307
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	128
Fuel System, Gasoline	118
Engine And Engine Cooling	93
Structure	89
Steering	70
Electrical System	66
Suspension	55
Tires	36
Vehicle Speed Control	35

What owners report

2024-02-09, Engine
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The vehicle was able to restart immediately on some occasions and restarted after a while on other occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. Several independent mechanics replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump and installed an unknown computer software on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2023-05-23, Suspension
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that prior to purchasing the vehicle, he researched online and became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V006000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that the responsibility was on the consumer and the call was disconnected. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect

2021-03-19, Service Brakes
THE INSPECTION RECALL ON MY 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DID NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH PCM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER SPECIFIED IN THE DEFECTIVE ISSUE WITHIN THE RECALLS ISSUED. THIS HARMS THE DRIVER, PEDESTRIANS, OTHER PASSENGERS AND MOTORISTS. THE TECH WHERE I WENT TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ORDERED PARTS (SEE ATTACHMENT), BUT NOTHING WAS INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. ONLY "INSPECTED." THE TECH WAS TOLD OF DETAILED POOR PERFORMANCE AND SYMPTOMS OF A BAD PCM. SUCH AS SHIFTING, STALLING, FUEL ECONOMY & HARD TO START. THE JEEP IS NOT OPERATING OPTIMALLY & THIS COULD MEAN THERE ARE. OTHER PROBLEMS BETWEEN DIFFERENT SYSTEMS. ALL OF THESE ARE INDICATIONS OF A FAULTY PCM. AS WELL AS THE AB

2020-09-02, Wheels
HANKOOK OPTIMO H724 P225/75 /R15 102 SLWW TIRES - SET OF 4 TIRES PURCHASED NEW ON 5/25/2018. KEPT UP WITH REGULAR TIRE ROTATIONS AND AIR PRESSURE CHECKS. FIRST REPLACEMENT (SIDE WALL DEFECT) 10/21/2019. FLAT REPAIR 2/24/2020 SECOND TIRE REPLACEMENT (SIDE WALL DEFECT) 8/10/2020. THIS IS HIGHLY SUSPECT AND DETERMINABLE THAT THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE. HANOOK HAS DENIED REMEDY EVEN WITH CITING THE $1.2 MILLION JURY VERDICT + DISCOVERY SANCTIONS I CITED TO DURING MY CONVERSATION WITH THE CLAIMS DIVISION ON 8/10, 9/1 ABD 9/2/2020. ADDITIONALLY, 70,000 MILE TREAD WARRANTY. SELLER HAS DETERMINED THE WEAR RATE IS 46,868 MILES. SELLER'S COMMENT: "THESE TIRES DO NOT LAST LON

2019-09-16, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO 21 DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHERE IT WAS TESTED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE VEHICLE PASSED INSPECTION EVEN AFTER IT WAS TEST DRIVEN BY THE DEALER. WHEN THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HOME, THE FAILURE RECURRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN YORK, MAINE DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S HOME FOR OVER A YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee questions

Does the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Structure; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Suspension:Front; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 893 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (307), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (128), Fuel System, Gasoline (118).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.