1996 Jeep Cherokee power train problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. In addition, the power steering seized and then became loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new power steering gauge and a front end alignment were…”
filed Apr 26, 2018
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for repair of the catalytic converter due to back pressure and rattling in the engine. On august 25, 2006 the contact received a recall notice for a catalytic converter problem. The recall was not in the nhtsa database. The…”
filed Dec 5, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 24 | 51% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 79 | 54% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 152 | 56% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 770 | 48% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 290 | 43% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 641 | 48% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 626 | 45% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 998 | 56% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 1,463 | 55% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 29 | 8% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 53 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.