1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee exhaust system problems
32 complaints about exhaust system have been filed for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When exhaust system 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 | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 exhaust system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 death.
What owners wrote
My 1996 jeep grand cherokee limited, will not pass safety inspection because it's exhaust manifold is cracked and leaks exhaust gases. The problem seems to be common among grand cherokee owners with the 6 cylinder, 4 l engine. The manifold failed due to a stress crack that developed from uneven expansion and contraction during normal operation.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The parts for recall number e22 regarding the mandatory emission catalytic converter are unavailable. As a result, the vehicle will not be able to pass inspection in a timely fashion and would be illegal to drive. The dealer stated that there is no specific date as to when the parts will be available. The current mileage was 145,000 and failure mileage was 144,000. *updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Transmission 242 complaints
- Fuel system 153 complaints
- Brakes 144 complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Body & structure 89 complaints
- Steering 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 68 complaints
- Electrical system 66 complaints