1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 10%of 893 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 10% of the 893 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Jeep advertises that there grand cherokees can withstand water up to 20 inches deep. I beg to differ and I have been lied to. Was driving through my neighborhood on my way to a buddy's house a few blocks away, I hit a small puddle on my way and my engine just seized up and everything went ballistic. Measured the puddle and it was a whopping inch and a half deep. Had my buddy tow me back home to check it out and low and behold, there it was, rod #1 sticking right through my oil pan about an inch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510168, filed 2013-04, 190,125 miles“Paint is fading and has started peeling, also chips very easily. Exhaust manifold is also cracked. The paint problem has been steadily getting worse since I first noticed it approx. (2) years ago. The vehicle was still loud after the muffler was changed, dealer diagnosed a cracked exhaust muffler. I contacted chrysler who would not stand behind the factory problems. They stated the vehicle was to old and had to many miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10202441, filed 2007-09, 110,000 miles“1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete rear structure reinforcement recall notice. Recall # 13v252000. Ma 09/22 updated 01/04/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10735222, filed 2015-07, 133,443 miles“I have been advised years ago of a recall n45/NHTSA 13v-252 on this vehicle. The dealership continually advises that they do not have the parts. How can they not have parts for a trailer hitch, and how could it take years to get those parts? I believe they are simply hoping the consumer gives up on getting these done on an older vehicle. Updated 06/19/14”
NHTSA complaint #10578531, filed 2014-04“My issues relates to existing recall # n45/ NHTSA 13v-252. The recall indicates that vehicles without a hitch will have a hitch installed by the dealer or if a hitch was installed after the vehicle was sold then chrysler will provide reimbursement for the cost. My question is...what about the original owners that purchased the vehicle with the hitch as original equipment? Why are they (we) excluded from any reimbursement? Why were we not considered in the recall evaluation? …”
NHTSA complaint #10706617, filed 2015-04Related recalls
- 13V252000Jun 19, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993–1998, Liberty 2002–2007
Related service bulletins
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- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10220995Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
- 10220409Jun 20, 2013Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10189177Jun 20, 2013Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10136886Jun 20, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?)…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 31 | 2% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 2% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 119 | 9% |
| 2005 | 405 | 20% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 2% |
| 1998 | 68 | 7% |
| 1997 | 61 | 6% |
| 1996 | 85 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
280 complaintsFuel system
134 complaintsBrakes
118 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsTires
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsEquipment
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology