1996 Jeep Cherokee steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 39 complaints for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 145,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 145,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Transmission has been slipping while driving. The compression fittings melted and the transmission caught on fire. The motor mounts were replaced and the computer to the transmission was also replaced. Owner has had vehicle into the dealer for repair on eight occasions. Since time of repair, 1 of the compression fittings snapped off, hose was held in place by a screw clamp. Power steering pump failed and was replaced. Consumer is requesting a replacement vehicle. *slc
While driving, the steering wheel vibrated on its own. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the steering box gear on the driver's side cracked and needed to be replaced. The consumer stated he discovered new cracks in the frame since the dealer performed the repair last year.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 113 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Transmission 54 complaints
- Body & structure 51 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints