1996 Jeep Cherokee Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of the 447 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ac failed four times within two weeks; vehicle is under warranty, but dealer won't replace and still hasn't fixed the problem. Catalytic converter was replaced, but improperly installed; had to return to dealer second time to get it fixed, as they had it improperly attached and mounted next to gas tank. Vehicle also drives rough, and sounds horrible, although dealer said no other problems were found.”
NHTSA complaint #712148, filed 1999-09“Air conditioner (A/C) is leaking freon. Fluid is gone within a month. When accelerating A/C shuts off and air blows through windshield. Dealer is replacing the valve, but is not certain if it will stop the leak. The dye they use isn't determining the problem.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 0% |
| 2014 | 15 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 12 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
93 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsTires
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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