1996 Jeep Cherokee body problems

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Body · 256,000 miles · OH

Drivers door upper hinge rusted where welded to body and separated from body . Door is only held on by lower hinge.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Body · 182,000 miles · MI

Severe rust all over the body but especially on the frame. Have had multiple components fail and crack, now taking in water through corners of the roof through rust holes. Passenger side of frame likely to sever under further driving. Rust on the brackets holding the fuel tank to the vehicle created a hole in the fuel tank. Part was replaced, no picture.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 181,000 miles · VA

Received safety recall in august, 2013 recall no. N45/the federal safety agency 13v‑252. No follow up. Nothing has happened.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in june of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before april of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Body · 156,167 miles · CA

While driving 10 MPH the motor mount bolts sheared off without warning and caused engine to drop three inches. Was my birthday today. Happy birthday. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 20, 2008 · Body · 110,032 miles · AR

This complaint is for a 1996 jeep cherokee sport. It is a 2-door vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The engine mount studs sheared off between the engine mount and the engine. This is the second time that this has occurred. The first incident occurred while the vehicle was still under warranty and the dealership cured the issue. The event took place on the bay bridge between oakland, ca and san francisco, ca. The second event took place on a busy street in memphis tennessee. I drove over an area that looked like the city had done some street work and had filled the area back in with asphalt. The divet from this work was insignificant and created a few inch difference between the old street concrete and the new asphalt fill and there was no edges. The repair work was curved. My speed was less than 5 miles an hour. The bolts sheered off on the right engine mount and the engine and transmission shifted to the right. This vehicle is has a manual transmission and the shift caused me to not be able to shift into 3rd - 5th gear and reverse. The engine is stock and no aftermarket add-ons have been added to the engine. I feel that these incidents have occurred due to poor engineering or inferior parts were used.

Filed Dec 7, 2007 · Body, Steering · 103,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the steering gear box failed on numerous occasions. It was discovered that the frame was cracked. The manufacturer stated that only one of four recalls were found in their system that were comparable to their recalls. While turning the vehicle at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud pop. She has replaced this unit three times, totaling $1,000. The manufacturer has not offered any assistance with the repair costs and stated that they do not honor the recall. The federal safety agency campaign id number is 97v069000 (steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)). The failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 106,797. Updated 03/06/08.

Filed Apr 2, 2004 · Body · 5,740 miles · MD

This is the 3rd time I am complaining about a water leak in my 96 cherokee driver side floor. The problem started 1 year ago and I have spent a over $900 to have it fixed by the dealer (antwerpen, baltimore, md 21228). Since this is the 3rd occurrence in one year, I think the problem is a structural defect and that chrysler should stand behind it and fix it. It goes back to antwerpen on 4/5 for another go around. I concept is they are staling and waiting for the warranty on the 1st repair to run out, but sorry this isn't going to happen, even it I have to take it there weekly until somebody fixes it properly.

Filed Mar 29, 2004 · Body · MD

In 2003 I experience leaking water from under the dash on both the passenger side and driver's side in pouring rain. Vehicle was taken to dealer and fixed for $766. Now in march 2004, just before the original warranty on the first fix runs out the leak is back. Vehicle went to dealer, they say it is now leaking some where else (around the driver's door,doesn't explain why I am getting water on the passenger side) fix gaskets for $220. Waiting for next leak, which I am will come. Chrysler refused to fix the second leak under the first warranty.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Body · MD

This is the second time I have had water leakage from under the dash onto the driver's side floor soaking everything. The occurence was 5/2/03, problem fixed at dealer (antwerpen, baltimore) for $766. Now less than a year later the same problem is occuring. I am due to take iit in next week, how much do you want to bet the problem will be diagnoised as leaking in a different place so they won't have to honor the orginial repair warranty. This is almost a given. First of all this problem should not be happening at all. There obviously is a structural problem with the truck when it was made. I have also read several compliants from other owners and jeep/chrysler refuses to fix the problem. I do not call this customer service at all expecially when it is the second time around.