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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems

85 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 174,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
85
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
174,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Body: door
    37
  • Body
    15
  • Body: door: hinge and attachments
    6
  • Body: hood
    4
  • Frame and members
    3
  • Frame and members: underbody shields
    1
  • Body: hatchback/liftgate
    1
  • Body: bumpers
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems in other years

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Related recalls

StructureReported June 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Recall number 13V252000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Hood latchOpened May 17, 2002, closed October 16, 2002

There is no summary currently available

PE02045

What 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 450,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 450,000. Updated 12/01/16

Filed May 19, 2016 · Body, Fuel system · CO

1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer seeks reimbursement for trailer hitch installation recall notice. Consumer has another vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd chrysler claimed the consumer was not entitled to reimbursement, because a mopar hitch was not installed on the vehicle. But instead, the consumer had u-haul install a heavy duty hitch after being informed by chrsyler he would be reimbursed.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Body · 174,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. While having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician notified the contact that the frame was exhibiting rust. The independent mechanic confirmed that there was rust on the frame and stated that it needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · 133,443 miles · PR

1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete rear structure reinforcement recall notice. *smd recall # 13v252000. *jb ma 09/22 updated 01/04/16.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · IN

My issues relates to existing recall # n45/ the federal safety agency 13v‑252. The recall indicates that vehicles without a hitch will have a hitch installed by the dealer or if a hitch was installed after the vehicle was sold then chrysler will provide reimbursement for the cost. My question is...what about the original owners that purchased the vehicle with the hitch as original equipment? Why are they (we) excluded from any reimbursement? Why were we not considered in the recall evaluation? I have contacted chrysler and have been given the typical corporate runaround blaming their inability to offer reimbursement on the federal safety agency recall notice. Looks like the balls in your court.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · IL

1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer took jeep to dealership regarding the rear structure reinforcement recall. However, the dealer could not fix the vehicle, because a weld nut broke loose.

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · NV

1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer states that he is entitled to reimbursement because of hitches installed after the purchase. *ta chrysler denied the consumer claim for reimbursement, because the purchased a hitch when he first bought the vehicle.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Body · 193,871 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to open and close properly after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure). The contact mentioned that the rear hatch door was not aligned properly with the door lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,871.

Questions about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee body

Does the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee have body problems?

Owners have filed 85 complaints about the body of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 174,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee body?

Yes, 1 recall: 13V252000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most body problems?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (405 complaints), 2006 (119 complaints) and 1996 (85 complaints).

Other 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Transmission 279Fuel system 134Brakes 118Engine 105Steering 67Electrical 65Suspension 50Acceleration 35Tires 35Airbags 34Locks 21Lights 20Visibility 15Seat belts 13Wheels 6Seats 5Driver assistance 4

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