1996 Jeep Cherokee Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 65 MPH over a bump in the road, the steering wheel and vehicle jerked. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the death wobble . There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that an alignment was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11152942, filed 2018-11, 160,000 miles“The consumer has experienced problems with cruise control. While driving, the rear of vehicle started skidding. When applied brakes, the vehicle wouldn't stop. As a result, the consumer ran into a hill off the side of the road. In addition, the rear wheel on the driver's side fell off causing accident. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830629, filed 1998-11Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 29 | 2% |
| 2014 | 22 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology