Jeep Cherokee / 1996
1996 Jeep Cherokee problems
Owners have filed 584 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 17.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 11.3%.
Complaints584
Crashes72
Fires30
Injuries32
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 17.8% · 104
Power train 11.3% · 66
Engine and engine cooling 10.3% · 60
Structure 8.7% · 51
Electrical system 7.7% · 45
Steering 6.7% · 39
Suspension 6.0% · 35
Air bags 4.5% · 26
Severity
Of those complaints, 72 describe a crash, 30 describe a fire, 32 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 20 model years of the Jeep Cherokee in this data, 1996 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2014 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 12 in the last three years against 13 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 140,226 miles.
In owners' own words
Recall 00v136000/front brake rotors: vehicle experiencing problem with vibration, taken to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that that vibration may be caused by faulty rotors. Notified manufacturer. Manufacturer, in turn, informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving on highway would step on brakes and could feel a jump on the steering wheel, which gave a clue about bad rotors that had to be replaced every year since purchasing of vehicle. *Ak the dealer claims the problem is caused by driving with foot on the brake and heating up the rotors causing them to warp. Service brakes, hydraulic
On three occasions vehicle lost total braking while applying brakes. Pedal would intermittently go to the floor. When this occurred, had to pump pedal to return the brake or to get vehicle to stop. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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