1996 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Jeep Wrangler recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Jeep Wrangler.

Most common 1996 Jeep Wrangler problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2013-08-05, Steering
MY JEEP WRANGLER SUFFERED WHAT IS BEING DESCRIBED AS A "DEATH WOBBLE". THIS VEHICLE, PURCHASED NEW BY ME, WITH ALL ORIGINAL STOCK EQUIPMENT, TO INCLUDE TIRES WITH 6900 (SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED) MILES EXPERIENCED A SEVERE FRONT-END WOBBLE THAT NEARLY CAUSED A CAR BEHIND ME (AND SEVERAL OTHERS BEHIND IT) TO PILE-UP AS I HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY USED FOR WEEKEND DRIVING AROUND TOWN AND IS GARAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN TOWED NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. I PREVIOUSLY TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN VACAVILLE, CA TWO YEARS PRIOR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. I DOUBT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A

2008-08-11, Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER FAILS... ODOMETER FAILS.... TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES... PARTS HAVE BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR AND MANY TIMES AT LOWER SPEEDS. *TR

1996 Jeep Wrangler questions

Does the 1996 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Jeep Wrangler at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Jeep Wrangler 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.