1996 Jeep Cherokee tires problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 2/21/17 at 6:25 am, traveling at 65 mph, my passenger rear tire blew out and became detached from the wheel. No evidence of puncture or valve stem issue. Took tire remains to discount tire in durham for replacement. Yokohama ykhtx. P235/75 r15.”
filed Feb 26, 2017
“Primewell tires sold at firestone are advertised as all season. I bought these tires in feb 2010. On dec 26th 2010, we had a snowstorm in hampton area. I had to go out and found out the tires have absolutely no traction on snow. These tires are dangerous for winter conditions. I lost control of the…”
filed Dec 30, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 Cherokee | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 Cherokee | 13 | 3% |
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.