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1996 Jeep Cherokee engine complaints

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Filed Jan 28, 1999 · Engine · WA

While driving about 5 to 10 MPH heard a loud noise and pulled over to see what the problem was. Took the vehicle to the shop, and dealer noticed that the motor mounts had sheared off.

Filed Dec 24, 1998 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

Fuel pump has been replaced four times. The car dies and will not star. , dealer performed repairs, and the problem still exists. Occurrences on 11-4-98/11-21-98 and 12-23-98. Provide further information.

Filed Dec 10, 1998 · Engine · NH

When getting out of the vehicle someone noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. Dealer determined that the water pump broke, and the dealer replaced the water pump.

Filed Sep 7, 1998 · Engine · PR

While driving the engine overheated. The vehicle also stalled and the steering wheel locked and the truck would not turn back on.

Filed Aug 24, 1998 · Engine · PR

While traveling the vehicle would stall with out indications. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Engine · CA

When driving vehicle hit a bump in which the engine mount bolts sheared off, causing the engine to drop several inches, resulting in the vehicle driving very rough. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replacing parts. Please provide any further details.

Filed May 24, 1998 · Engine, Steering · CA

Front coil springs weak.

Filed Apr 29, 1998 · Engine, Suspension · SC

While going in reverse noticed rubbing grinding noise. Dealer replaced engine and transmission but noise continued.

Filed Apr 3, 1998 · Engine · NJ

Heard noise when accelerating from a stop and when placing transmission into gear forward and reverse.

Filed Apr 2, 1998 · Engine · TX · fire

Catalytic converter fire.

Filed Jan 13, 1998 · Engine · MI

Converter clamp was never installed, causing noise and abrasion due to chaffing.

Filed Jan 6, 1998 · Engine · MI

Converter clamp was never installed at factory. Constant noise from under vehicle, hot pipe shifted rearward and began rubbing against fuel tank.

Filed Jan 6, 1998 · Engine · MI

Converter clamp was never installed allowing hot pipe to shift rearward and rub against the fuel tank.

Filed Nov 17, 1997 · Engine, Transmission · FL · crash

While driving the vehicle stalled with out indication, causing an accident. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer states stalling occurred due to a faulty PCM.

Filed Sep 8, 1997 · Engine · CA

Oxygen sensor failed.

Filed Apr 19, 1997 · Engine · CA

Noise from bottom end of engine block.

Filed Jan 9, 1997 · Engine · NJ · fire

Engine fire.

Filed Aug 12, 1996 · Engine, Fuel system · IA

Failure of the gas hose, the gas hose rubbed against the axle, causing a hole in the gas line.ak

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