Dt: the contact stated the fuel pump failed twice. The vehicle was smoking and experiencing loss of power. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership said the pressure reading was low on the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle started experiencing a loss of power again. The mechanic changed the fuel filter, but it did not fix the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, and the pressure reading on the fuel pump was low again. The vehicle is currently at the mechanics because the part is on back order.
1996 Jeep Cherokee: sudden loss of power
7 of the 446 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to lose all power.*ak
Consumer states power steering bearing fails intermittenly resulting in loss of power steering function. Ts
One of the pulleys brackets holding the "serptine " belt broke causing loss of power steering and minor damage to the engine compartment. The estimate damage is undetermined at this time, until it can be check out. The bracket holding the pulley cracked in half. When I talked with the service department at the jeep dealer, I was told that this was a normal occurence when the vehicle has in excess of 100,000 miles. Because the bracket is made out of aluminum I have 92,000 miles. Anyway I was told that this is not a manufacture defect, therefore the manufacture will not pay for repairs.
At 68,000 miles power steering broke off the housing pump, causing total loss of power steering which also caused the vehicle to shut down.
While traveling the battery light and water light came on. Consumer lost power steering and the engine shut down. Please provide further detail.
While driving the vehicle lost all power assist due to a blown fuse.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Reprogram PCM and inspect catalytic converter
- Illuminated MIL as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have...
- Outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue/break
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Some vehicles may exhibit light spark knock with a warm engine under load
- The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break
- Subject pertaining to OBD II misfire monitor
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
7 of 446 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee (2%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
Stalling 14No deployment 13Fire or smoke 13Fuel pump 13Grinding brakes 9Brake failure 8Power steering loss 7Pulling 7Water leak 6ABS 5Check engine light 5Headlights 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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