I have a 96 grand cherokee ltd 4x4 with 115k miles. Since it turned 65k miles I have replaced the brake pads and drums 3 times. I have water leaks in the seat belt wells, the passenger side window, and the belts are wet when it rains. Today, water is pooling in the floor of the driver's side. Water pours from just above the accelerator. Must be from A/C?the rear door hatch has jammed in lock position. The electronic mileage/ fuel readout (on ceiling module) fluctuates wildly and is inaccurate. The catalytic converter went out at 64,975 miles. Now have a crack in the exhaust manifold, quoted $1200 by dealer to repair. I have gone through stock 3 radios, tuner problems. Massive A/C problems in past. I paid a non dealer to repair it, the repairs held for 30 days and same problem started again. Then had dealer repair and it was a recall item so was covered after I'd paid for 2 prev repair jobs at $1100 total. The power steering pump went out at 90k miles. Replaced so many other parts, I'd have to refer to the service records for more details. This list is only from memory. Total cost over 3 yrs....around $4000! Oh, and the rear hatch/door paint is faded and dull, totally different from the rest of the car. All black metal painted parts paint is coming off. Has been for couple of years. Also the roof rattle really loud at over 50mph. The power outlet came apart still attached to my phone cord one day. Finally, the front end has some problem with the axle? And will cost approx $700 to repair. I thought I had a lemon until I talked with 3 other jeep owners, they've had similar problems. Do we have any recourse with chrysler over these vehicles...I am considering involving an attny.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints
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My jeep has been really loud for sometime and is getting louder. It is when you start it up (really bad) and the whole time it's running. I ask my mechanic and he said to try a heat riser. When we went to the jeep dealer to order it, the parts guy said we could try the heat riser, but more than likely it was a cracked/busted manifold. When we looke, the manifold is cracked in two or three places. I have contacted several mechanics in my area...they all say the same thing....manifolds on these jeeps are bad about cracking. The manifold lists for $431 and they say about $200 to put one in. Plus, I have been told that it's no good to fix the one from the manufacturer by welding it, because it will crack again. The suggestion I am getting is to buy a new aftermarket manifold...all the mechanics say they work better because they have 2 pieces on them that give for extra support. I think this is really sad. One single mechanic in the small town I live in has replaced at least 5 in the past year. I think this is overwhelming! There seems to be a defect in this part to me.
1996 jeep grand cherokee limited. Air conditioning system only blows hot air. I have had it looked at two different times. They check the system and fill all the fluids, but it still doesn't work.
My 1996 jeep grand cherokee limited, will not pass safety inspection because it's exhaust manifold is cracked and leaks exhaust gases. The problem seems to be common among grand cherokee owners with the 6 cylinder, 4 l engine. The manifold failed due to a stress crack that developed from uneven expansion and contraction during normal operation. The local jeep/chrysler dealer informed me that the part fails in almost all 6 cylinder jeep cherokees and that the present replacement parts are redesigned not to break from stress cracks from normal heating. This tells me that the manufacturer knows of the safety problem, has redesigned it, and is trying to make money off the safety failure. The replacement expense for this safety inspection failure is very high. Estimated cost of the replacing the defective manifold by the dealer is $1100 to $1200. I have found that this is a very common problem and that a great percentage of grand cherokees with the 6 cyl., 4 l., engine experienced a safety defect from a cracked exhaust manifold. This is my third jeep and for the price paid I expected higher quality and a safer vehicle.
While driving vehicle began to smoke. Driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, and vehicle caught on fire due to a malfunction in the catalytic converter.
While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. When this occurred, the steering wheel locked up and the brakes failed to function. The dealership indicated that this was caused by an electrical system sensor failure.*ak the consumer stated the engine light illuminated and apparently the problem was the oxygen sensor, also the monitor light on the dashboard blinked which indicated there was a rear lamp failure even though there was no failure. *jb
When coming to a stop vehicle stalled, and consumer was having problems restarting the vehicle.
Defective exhaust manifold. Cracks
Intake manifold has a 6 inch crack in it and the fumes are seeping into vehicle through the air conditioner vents.
Manifold has 2 cracks in it.quoted $1500 to fix it by dealership service center.many friends have told me that it is a design problem, manifolds are not supposed to crack.
Manifold crack over $400.00 to repair also ball jionts over $500.00 to repair. Auto used only on road and highway speed. Crack etc would have to be a mfg defect. Jeep will not discuss coverage. Dt
Apparently some failure occured with the jeep that caused smoke to enter through the ventilation system. The compartment filled with smoke. The smoke had an arroma of electricity. Everything that consumer had running such as the blower motor/AC were turned off. Mrconsumer feels the vehicle design allowed debris to enter the air conditioning air box and come into contact with the blower resistor. This caused the debris to ignite form the heat source, also the engine gasket was leaking oil.
Car would not stay started, mechanic replaced fuel tank and pump, due to admition of jeep's faulty fuel tanks in '96 jeeps. This has occurred 2 more times withing 1 month since first occurrance. All three times, tank and pump were replaced with no better outcome. Jeep says this is not a safety hazard!!! I believe it is, I was driving and the car just quit, I had to figure some way to avoid getting hit on the busy 2 lane 55 mile an hour road I was on. If they are going to admit to a problem, then they should fix and pay for the mistake! Nlm
While backing out of a parking space, I heard a loud snap and the suddenly lost the power steering. I could not make it home and had the vechicle towed to a local service station. The aaa tow truck man noticed that the serpentine belft was off the pulley. The power steering pump bracket snapped off the engine block. The head to one of the bolts on the bracket sheered off, leaving the stud in the engine block (probably needs to be drilled out or rebored). I plan to replace the part with the same aluminum dealer part, but I am very concerned about the related safety issue. I had my wife, infant and 3-yr old son in the car. If this would have happened at highway speeds or on a sharp turn, the results could have been disastrous. The dealership claims that this is a typical problem and the bracket can break. This is unacceptable!.
Build up sludge is causing engine stalling and cut off while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any furthjer information.
Exhaust manifold is cracked on my 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The problem seems to be common among grand cherokee owners. This is my third grand cherokee and this is the second that it has happened to. I never had the money to fix the other and sold it as is. Chrystler is admitting that the design is a failure when the replacement part has been redesigned. The jeep service departments and other muffler repair shops notice the cracked mainifold as a common defalt and have made this repair many times. When I purchased the 1996 jeep grand cherokee. I had no plans for a built in cost of this magnitude (dealer cost approx. $1200.00). I have not reserved this dollar amount to repair the jeep in my budget and will have to live with the noise and poor performance or find an alternative way to fix it. It is my opion that the design was not sufficienctly tested for wear and should be replaced by chrysler. I have searched for recalls and class action law suits with no success. Please provide any information that maybe helpful in providing assistance or retribution for repairs. If the research were conducted the results would more than likely show that a great precentage of grand cherokee's have suffered from this cracked exhaust.
While driving or sitting in traffic vehicle stalls. Took to dealer and dealer can't find problem. Nlm
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While backing out of a parking space, my wife heard a loud snap and suddenly couldn't steer the vehicle. She was able to make it home, where I discovered the serpentine belt was off the pulley.. Upon further inspection the next day, the mount that holds the power steering pump onto the engine block had snapped in 3 places. I have since found more information on the internet that this has happened to others. I am replacing it with the same dealer part; however, if the part itself is defective, this could have disasterous results if it happened while on the road. Here is a link to the info I found: http://jeepsunlimited.com/zj/steering/bracket.htm.
Vehicle shut down without prior warning steering wheel locked up. Back wheel bearing were still rubbiing, and headlights go on and off. Dealership is aware of problems.
Exhaust manifold cracked, allowing fumes to leak into passengers compartment. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was a very common problem, replacement part was modified due to defect and design of original part. *ak
Jeep was in for maintenance, dealer noticed cracked exhaust manifold. Mechanic stated that these crack all the time and in the same place. The dealership new exactly how much it would cost to fix the problem. Dealer said jeep redesigned the manifold, due to many failures. I believe this item should be recalled because many others have had to replace the same item often. This is not normal wear and tear, this was due to poor design and should be replaced due to the danger involved with exhaust entering the car. If the dealer had not of pointed this out, I would not have ever known. Jeep customer svc was notified of my feelings and opened a file on this matter. Thank you!!!!!
Had jeep in for AC problem, dealer noticed cracked exhaust manifold. I suspected this before, as engine sounded different. In talking with service rep, they advised "we have seen a lot of these, it cracks in a curved part of the manifold. The replacement manifold has a flexible curve where the crack occurs". It cost me $881.88 to have the replacement done. Based on the service reps comment, sounds like a design defect.
While driving on freeway and going up hill there is a hesitation coming from engine. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.*ak consumer states the transfer case is binding on turns and the gears tend to click when driving over 70 MPH.
The catalytic converter failed at 47280 miles. Chrysler refused to cover the components because the car has a salvage title, even though the component is still under warranted. Which is 8 years/ 80,000 miles.
Intermittently engine will stall out and die wothout warning.
Consumer was traveling about 55-60mph with her 4 year old child and lost power steering and cooling fan. Consumer had to use all weight to get vehicle off highway. Problem was idler pulley broke. Mechanic called it alternator bracket idler part #53008443. Chrylser didn't seem to be concerned, only said they couldn't cover it, out of warranty. *ak
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Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle revs to a high RPM. Also, while making a turn, vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct problem.*ak there was a crack in the bracket for the power steering pump which disabled the fan belt. Consumer states vehicle has experienced electrical problems.
Vehicle sometimes won't start, and sometimes it will start. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they couldn't find cause of problem. Took to another mechanic and he changed ignition wires, but problem still exists.
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