1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 89 complaints for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 89 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The fuel gage does not properly indicate the amount of fuel in the tank. The electrical system shorts frequently, locking and unlocking the doors, opening and shutting windows by itself. The alarm system also shorts frequently, doing the same thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. While having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician notified the contact that the frame was exhibiting rust. The independent mechanic confirmed that there was rust on the frame and stated that it needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Transmission 242 complaints
- Fuel system 153 complaints
- Brakes 144 complaints
- Engine 101 complaints
- Steering 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 68 complaints
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Suspension 55 complaints