1996 Jeep Cherokee fuel system problems

28 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 200,000.

owner complaints: 28
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 200,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Delivery: fuel pump
10
Delivery
5
Storage: tank assembly
3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
Storage: tank assembly: mounting
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Jeep Cherokee fuel system problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel pump 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresOpened June 12, 2012, closed November 14, 2014

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise the federal safety agency might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V‑252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.the federal safety agency's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by

EA12005

What 1996 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 16,665 miles · AZ

The jeep will start to shake whenever you hit a bump really bad shaking . Also whenever you come to a stop after driving 10 miles the most , the car will not turn on again for about 20 minutes. At some point I rocked the car from side to side and after that it will start. Also too the steering column seems loose . My shocks like it don't even have any

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 224,000 miles · GA

Vehicle began stalling when coming to an abrupt stop or being jarred by a bump or pot hole. Gradually progressed to randomly stalling when applying any pressure to brakes or any slight jarring. All power is lost at this time along with any control of steering and accelerating until vehicle is turned on again. Recently vehicle repeatedly and intermittently stalls without any pattern during acceleration or deceleration at any speed without any braking or jarring. It then catches on its own and regains power.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Fuel system · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign: 13v252000 (fuel system). However, the parts needed were unavailable. The vehicle was taken into the dealer to service it under the recall. The dealer started the remedy procedure but was unable to finish the service due to other parts not being available. The dealer informed the contact that once the rest of the parts become available they would finalize the repairs and recommended to not use the hitch due to the condition. The contact mentioned that there were only six bolts to hold the hitch unto the vehicle since the dealer had busted three. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were trying to produce the parts as fast as possible. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 12/09/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired after 4 weeks of waiting for the parts. Updated 5/11/15

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 Jun 15, 2012 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · PA

Sporadic gas leak from fuel pump hookup on gas tank at startup. Could not be duplicated except at random occurrences.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Fuel system · DE

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.

Filed Nov 21, 2003 · Fuel system · 149,000 miles · NJ

While driving approximately 65 MPH with out any warning vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the technician indicated the fuel tank disintegrated and clog the fuel line. Fuel tank was replaced at owner expense of $1.000.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

Fuel pump failed and was replaced on 9/5/02. Picked up jeep and it broke down on the way home. Was towed back to shop. Replaced fuel pump 5 more times in the past 2 months and have been noticing a strong petrol smell. Last time the mechanics told me to pick up the jeep it wouldn't even start and the petrol smell continued. Now told by manager at the chrysler shop that an internal memo was issued in 1997 stating that 1996 cherokees had already started having problems with the fuel system, including faulty fuel pump systems and corroded fuel tanks. They said that they don't know what else to do other than replace the fuel tank at my cost. Chrysler is holding true to character and insists that a jeep with so many miles (it's a '96 with only 58k miles) will have lots of problems. They do not seem to think it is strange that such a memo was issued detailing corrosion in the tanks of a high percentage of '96 jeeps only one year after manufacturing date. Am worried about the smell of fuel in the car and safety in the event of a side impact accident. Dt

Filed Dec 8, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

Put 4 fuel pumps in vehicle, told it needed new gas tank, plastic tank lining is separating and clogging fuel pump. Dt

Questions about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee fuel system

Does the 1996 Jeep Cherokee have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Jeep Cherokee fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 200,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have the most fuel system problems?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2014 (200 complaints), 1997 (141 complaints) and 1998 (61 complaints).