1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,250

Owner Complaints

156 Crashes 26 Fires 8 Deaths

12

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

18

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

The 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE has received a total of 1,250 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 13 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch (160 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (62 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (53 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

NHTSA has recorded 13 recalls for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, potentially affecting up to 5,626,830 vehicles.

Recall 13V252000 — STRUCTURE

| 1,560,000 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch...

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Recall 13V252000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 1,560,000 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch...

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Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 07E104000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

| 1,657 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE...

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 06E022000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 7,440 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS...

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

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Recall 03E001000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 979 vehicles affected

Defect: NAPA AND CARTER REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMPS MANUFACTURED BY OTD, INC., AND DISTRIBUTED BY FEDERAL MOGAL, MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CHECK VALVE. THE PART NUMBERS OF THESE PUMPS ARE P74697M AND P74708M. THEY WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 15 AND 27, 2002. THEY ARE FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PARTS ONLY ON MODEL YEAR (MY)1995 AND 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES....

Consequence: THE PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY EXCEED THE LIMITS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, POSSIBLY CREATING A FUEL LEAK AND RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy: IF YOU PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP FOR YOUR MY 1995 OR 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AFTER JULY 15, 2002, AND ARE NOT SURE WHETHER THE FUEL PUMP IS ONE OF THOSES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL, YOU SHOULD CONTACT...

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Recall 02V053000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

| 1,620,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.

Consequence: INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

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Recall 00V136000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

| 589,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF...

Consequence: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

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Recall 98V006000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

| 65,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "QUADRA-TRAC" TRANSFER CASE, TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE, AND ANY OF 225/70R16, 225/75R16 OR 245/70R15 ROAD TIRES. WHEN THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE IS IN USE, THE FRONT AXLE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: AN OVERHEATED AXLE CAN FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE WITH A FULL SIZED TIRE AND WHEEL.

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Recall 97V039000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 70,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.

Consequence: THE LOCALIZED HEATING CAN RESULT IN IGNITION OF THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL AND A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.

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Recall 95V193000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

| 32,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD.

Consequence: IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR FUSE WITH A FUSE LINK AND ANY DAMAGE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WILL BE REPAIRED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

1,250 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 160 66 Crashes 45 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 62 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 53 9 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 49
Electrical System
Complaints: 38 1 Crash 2 Fires
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 38 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 31 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 30 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Death
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 30 4 Crashes 2 Fires 1 Injury 1 Death
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 28 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 28 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 28 8 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 23 2 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 20 19 Crashes 20 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 20 1 Fire
Structure
Complaints: 20 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 18 1 Death
Engine
Complaints: 17 2 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 17 1 Crash
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 16 2 Fires
Structurebody
Complaints: 15
Tires
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 15 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 14 10 Crashes 11 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 14 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Injury 2 Deaths
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 12
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 12
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 11
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 11
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 10
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 10
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 8
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 8
Parking Brake
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 8 7 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 8 2 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 6
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 6
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 6
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 5
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 4
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 4
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 4
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Child Seatbase
Complaints: 1
Child Seathandle Infant
Complaints: 1
Child Seatharness Buckleconvertible
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11570967 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The vehicle was able to restart immediately on some occasions and restarted after a while on other occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. Several independent mechanics replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump and installed an unknown computer software on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11570967 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The vehicle was able to restart immediately on some occasions and restarted after a while on other occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. Several independent mechanics replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump and installed an unknown computer software on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11523526 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that prior to purchasing the vehicle, he researched online and became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V006000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that the responsibility was on the consumer and the call was disconnected. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
#11403865 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE INSPECTION RECALL ON MY 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DID NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH PCM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER SPECIFIED IN THE DEFECTIVE ISSUE WITHIN THE RECALLS ISSUED. THIS HARMS THE DRIVER, PEDESTRIANS, OTHER PASSENGERS AND MOTORISTS. THE TECH WHERE I WENT TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ORDERED PARTS (SEE ATTACHMENT), BUT NOTHING WAS INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. ONLY "INSPECTED." THE TECH WAS TOLD OF DETAILED POOR PERFORMANCE AND SYMPTOMS OF A BAD PCM. SUCH AS SHIFTING, STALLING, FUEL ECONOMY & HARD TO START. THE JEEP IS NOT OPERATING OPTIMALLY & THIS COULD MEAN THERE ARE. OTHER PROBLEMS BETWEEN DIFFERENT SYSTEMS. ALL OF THESE ARE INDICATIONS OF A FAULTY PCM. AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT BEING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE PCM IS A "CRITICAL" SYSTEM & NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I'M REQUESTING THAT YOU FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR FREE, AS IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD MINGLE WITH OTHER SYSTEMS AND CAUSE A COMPLETE VEHICLE BREAK DOWN. OR REFUND THE COST TO ME IN FULL, INCLUDING LABOR CHARGES, IF I REPLACE/REPAIR MYSELF. IF THIS DEFECTIVE PART IS NOT FIXED, IT COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, IN WHICH CDJ WOULD BE LIABLE FOR. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO HOW YOU CAN HELP ENFORCE THE MANUFACTURE TO FULLY REPAIR THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS & REMEDY THIS PROBLEM ON FIXING THE FAULTY PCM & CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITHIN A RECALL AND POSSIBLY THE ABS SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE STALLS ON HIGHWAY, IN PARK, ON THE STREET, WHEN STOPPED AND THEN IT STALLS OUT AND IS HARD TO START. IT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GO IN REVERSE ( BACK UP). WHICH MEAN IT'S NOT GETTING PROPER LUBRICATION. ALSO, THE ALARM GOES OFF WHEN USING KEY TO GAIN ACCESS. UNHOOKING BATTERY TO RESET DOES NOT HELP.
#11403865 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
THE INSPECTION RECALL ON MY 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DID NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH PCM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER SPECIFIED IN THE DEFECTIVE ISSUE WITHIN THE RECALLS ISSUED. THIS HARMS THE DRIVER, PEDESTRIANS, OTHER PASSENGERS AND MOTORISTS. THE TECH WHERE I WENT TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED ORDERED PARTS (SEE ATTACHMENT), BUT NOTHING WAS INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. ONLY "INSPECTED." THE TECH WAS TOLD OF DETAILED POOR PERFORMANCE AND SYMPTOMS OF A BAD PCM. SUCH AS SHIFTING, STALLING, FUEL ECONOMY & HARD TO START. THE JEEP IS NOT OPERATING OPTIMALLY & THIS COULD MEAN THERE ARE. OTHER PROBLEMS BETWEEN DIFFERENT SYSTEMS. ALL OF THESE ARE INDICATIONS OF A FAULTY PCM. AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT BEING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE PCM IS A "CRITICAL" SYSTEM & NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I'M REQUESTING THAT YOU FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR FREE, AS IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD MINGLE WITH OTHER SYSTEMS AND CAUSE A COMPLETE VEHICLE BREAK DOWN. OR REFUND THE COST TO ME IN FULL, INCLUDING LABOR CHARGES, IF I REPLACE/REPAIR MYSELF. IF THIS DEFECTIVE PART IS NOT FIXED, IT COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, IN WHICH CDJ WOULD BE LIABLE FOR. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO HOW YOU CAN HELP ENFORCE THE MANUFACTURE TO FULLY REPAIR THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS & REMEDY THIS PROBLEM ON FIXING THE FAULTY PCM & CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITHIN A RECALL AND POSSIBLY THE ABS SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE STALLS ON HIGHWAY, IN PARK, ON THE STREET, WHEN STOPPED AND THEN IT STALLS OUT AND IS HARD TO START. IT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GO IN REVERSE ( BACK UP). WHICH MEAN IT'S NOT GETTING PROPER LUBRICATION. ALSO, THE ALARM GOES OFF WHEN USING KEY TO GAIN ACCESS. UNHOOKING BATTERY TO RESET DOES NOT HELP.

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Safety Rating for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

N45062013 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Chrysler 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.

23-51-97 — STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAI N OF DOOR TRIM PANEL VINYL OR PAINT PEELING. *NLM

090500 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT

182498 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT SPARK KNOCK WITH A WARM ENGINE UNDER LOAD. *YC

180298 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

EXPERIENCING LONG CRANK TIME/SAGS/HESITATION OR SLOW RUN UP AFTER A COLD DIRVE-AWAY START WHICH IS CAUSED BY AN IGNITION SWITCH TRIGGERED RESET OF THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WHICH CAUSED ADOPTIVE MEMORY LOSS IN PCM. *AK

183197 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

CONDITIONS ON OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR. *NLM

083697 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE JUMP. *NLM

235197 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONDITION WITH DOOR TRIM PANEL VINYL OR PAINT PEELING. *YC

231497 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

ROOF/SUN ROOF LEAKS. *TW

082897 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONCERNS WITH LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH TERMINAL CORROSION. *NLM

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.

Investigation PE01021 — POWER TRAIN Closed

Opened:

INADVERTENT ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE PARK

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