1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems
55 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 190,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension 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 | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 190,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
On august 28, 1999, while driving, the steering wheel and front tires began shaking violently, the vehicle went out of control and jumpbed the curb on the highway, there was no damage done to the vehicle, however the driver who is pregnant experienced cramping in the stomach and was ordered by her doctor to spend the weekend in bed. The dealer stated that the steering gear was worn, the center link needed repair, and that both tie rods needed replaced.
I had my power steering bracket break into 3 pieces, causing me to go through 2 pulleys and 4 serpentine belts before figuring out the problem. I have also experienced the "death wobble" a few times at speeds between 40-50 MPH. It is very disturbing and scary and forced me off the road. I have to slow down immediately to get it to stop.
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