1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 893 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 0% of the 893 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles.
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 engine stalls randomly at various speeds.this has happened on busy and dangerous highways.I have replaced the ECM and gave it a complete tune-up and crank position sensor. The engine usually restarts after a few minutes of sitting. This problem is all over the internet. Nobody has figured it out. I hate to see anybody get hurt or killed by this unexplained problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10460757, filed 2012-06, 118,478 miles“At any speed or teraine, my vehicle will violently shake out of control!!!!!! It happens randomly, and for the past mont I have been checking on what is causing this as well as the best place to have the repairs done. I also have some other issues with this vehicle as well. The last shaking incindent happened while driving over an over pass about 45mph, started praying because I thought that I was about to die! So, wanting the repairs done properly I call a 1-800 Jeep chrysler number to ask for a certified mechanic. While on the phone I had a feeling to ask about recalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515674, filed 2013-06, 151,000 miles“Jeep stalls without giving any warning sign such as check engine light. Changed so many different part to fix problem no one knows why. When it dies during the left turn many times I feel so danger. Please let Jeep know that so many people are in danger because of their faulty work.”
NHTSA complaint #10452888, filed 2012-03, 192,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 52 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 22 | 1% |
| 2011 | 16 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 31 | 2% |
| 2005 | 28 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
280 complaintsFuel system
134 complaintsBrakes
118 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsBody and structure
85 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsTires
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand 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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