1996 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 45 complaints for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 134,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 14
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 134,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 fires.
What owners wrote
The alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center had an improper clamp load, causing a fire. There was a recall but this vehicle was not involved. Please describe.
The vehicle ignited after being parked for approximately 2 hours. Fire investigation pinpointed start in the main housing of the electrical, in the firewall.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 113 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Transmission 54 complaints
- Body & structure 51 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints