1996 Jeep Cherokee

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #11V279000May 6, 20111,126 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: brake lights

  U.S. Drive right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee vehicles imported from january 2007, through april 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the high mount brake lamp assembly. The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.

  Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  U.S. Drive right will notify owners and mail kits along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact U.S. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.

• NHTSA recall #08V056000February 6, 2008107 vehicles affected

  electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; equipment: other: labels; exterior lighting; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; visibility: power window devices and controls; visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

  U.S. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-WHEEL drive Jeep Cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'fuel system integrity.'

  These vehicles do not meet the required standards.

  Remedy

  U.S. Drive right will make all the required modifications. A representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. The recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. Owners may contact U.S. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.

• NHTSA recall #00V136000May 10, 2000589,000 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

  Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors Can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion Can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.

  The reduced strength Can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

• NHTSA recall #97V069000April 28, 19972,500 vehicles affected

  steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

  During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.

  Due to high steering load events, vehicles Can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.

• NHTSA recall #97V040000March 17, 199777,000 vehicles affected

  seat belts: rear/other

  The web mounted rear seat belt inboard anchor positions may not achieve the required load of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

  In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly secured.

  Remedy

  Dealers will add a washer to each rear inboard seat belt anchor attachment.

• NHTSA recall #95V193000October 11, 199532,000 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

  The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load.

  Improper clamping Can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.

Other model years

• 1987 57
• 1988 97
• 1989 191
• 1990 270
• 1991 233
• 1992 113
• 1993 418
• 1994 519
• 1995 608
• 1996
• 1997 390
• 1998 399
• 1999 366
• 2000 369
• 2001 229
• 2014 2,650
• 2015 1,794
• 2016 1,413
• 2017 1,338
• 2018 688
• 2019 1,672
• 2020 334
• 2021 176
• 2022 52