1996 Jeep Cherokee Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1994–1996
Reported issue: U.s. Drive right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 jeep cherokee vehicles imported from january 2007, through april 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the high mount brake lamp assembly. The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.
Possible consequence: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: U.s. Drive right will notify owners and mail kits along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1994–1998
Reported issue: U.s. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-wheel drive jeep cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection…
Possible consequence: These vehicles do not meet the required standards.
Remedy: U.s. Drive right will make all the required modifications. A representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. The recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › RotorCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1996–1999, Grand Cherokee 1996–1998
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the…
Possible consequence: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1993–1996
Reported issue: During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.
Possible consequence: Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.
- Seat belts › Rear/otherCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1996
Reported issue: The web mounted rear seat belt inboard anchor positions may not achieve the required load of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly secured.
Remedy: Dealers will add a washer to each rear inboard seat belt anchor attachment.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Jeep Cherokee 1996, Grand Cherokee 1996
Reported issue: The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load.
Possible consequence: Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.
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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.