1996 Jeep Cherokee Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,649miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,649 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“All 4 pirelli scorpion st tires, size lt235-75-15 that were purchased 9/02 have dry rot. Dry rot was first noticed 4/04 (19 months after purchase). The tire seller viewed the tires 11/13/04 and is notifying pirelli and will advise me of my options. The tires have 11/32 tread remaining and have been on for 10,000 miles. The DOT marking on 2 of the tires are: xl m3 8789 0402 and xl m38789 3901. The DOT markings on the other 2 tires are apparently on the inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10098858, filed 2004-11, 42,000 miles“On 2/21/17 at 6:25 am, traveling at 65 MPH, my passenger rear tire blew out and became detached from the wheel. No evidence of puncture or valve stem issue. Took tire remains to discount tire in durham for replacement. Yokohama ykhtx. P235/75 r15.”
NHTSA complaint #10957087, filed 2017-02, 310,500 miles“The consumer took the vehicle into the shop for the recall on the spare tire. The recall stated to replace the tire with a larger size tire. Goodyear refused to put a new tire on because it created a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10020069, filed 2003-05, 130,649 miles“Primewell tires sold at firestone are advertised as all season. I bought these tires in feb 2010. On dec 26th 2010, we had a snowstorm in hampton area. I had to go out and found out the tires have absolutely no traction on snow. These tires are dangerous for winter conditions. I lost control of the vehicle several times. On the way home, I was going approximately 15mph when all four tires loss traction due to a 15 to 20 MPH wind and ended up in a ditch. The next day I replaced the tires with kelly explorer tires and had no trouble negotiating the snow. …”
NHTSA complaint #10373514, filed 2010-12“I purchased all 4 tires in march 1999. Only one is part of the recall, but the other 3 are showing cracks along the seam of the outer tread. Firestone dealer and the 800 number are refusing to replace/rebate the tires becase they are not part of the recall. I believe there is a problem with the other 3 tires and want them replaced. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( DOT number: tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #733677, filed 2000-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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