1996 Jeep Cherokee Body and structure Problems

“Severe rust all over the body but especially on the frame. Have had multiple components fail and crack, now taking in water through corners of the roof through rust holes. Passenger side of frame likely to sever under further driving. Rust on the brackets holding the fuel tank to the vehicle created a hole in the fuel tank. Part was replaced, no picture.”

“This complaint is for a 1996 Jeep Cherokee sport. It is a 2-door vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The engine mount studs sheared off between the engine mount and the engine. This is the second time that this has occurred. The first incident occurred while the vehicle was still under warranty and the dealership cured the issue. The event took place on the bay bridge between oakland, ca and san francisco, ca. The second event took place on a busy street in memphis tennessee. I drove over an area that looked like the city had done some street work and had filled the area back in with asphalt. …”

“In 2003 I experience leaking water from under the dash on both the passenger side and driver's side in pouring rain. Vehicle was taken to dealer and fixed for $766. Now in march 2004, just before the original warranty on the first fix runs out the leak is back. Vehicle went to dealer, they say it is now leaking some where else (around the driver's door,doesn't explain why I am getting water on the passenger side) fix gaskets for $220. Waiting for next leak, which I am will come. Chrysler refused to fix the second leak under the first warranty.”

“The tack weld that holds the hinge side of the door to frame of the Jeep, over time became looser and looser. I realized the door didn't seem to fit as tightly, but I didn't appreciate how much it corroded until it collapsed, totally separating that section from the body of the car. The covered hinge is still holding the door in place, but without the uncovered hinge bracing the door, the door closes, but during driving-gusts of wind can separate the top of the door framing the window from the car.”

“The front left corner of the drivers seat has broken loose from the adjustment slide. This causes the seat to tilt back when accelerating. The metal is torn from around the bolt. The bolt is still intact. The upper left door hinge is also coming loose from the body. The weld that secures the hinge to the body is failing. I contacted the local dealer (not the one who I bought the car from) and the service manager told me that he had not seen these problems before. Since it is out of warranty he suggested I take it to a body shop. …”