While driving 20 MPH consumer noticed that the rear liftgate overheated. It only happened when another vehicle was behind. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.
1996 Jeep Cherokee: engine overheating
5 of the 446 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
The engine cylinders were bad, the engine overheated causing complete engine failure.
Automatic adjusters are not sufficient in design to keep the rear brake drums adjusted properly, causing extreme pedal pulsation, and causing most braking onto front brakes, resulting in overheating and warping of the rotors.
While driving the engine overheated. The vehicle also stalled and the steering wheel locked and the truck would not turn back on.
Power steering failure, causing loss of accesory belt causing overheat, battery running low bracket broke in half.
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 overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
5 of 446 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
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 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7Water leak 6ABS 5Check engine light 5Headlights 5Tire blowout 5
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