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1996 Jeep Wagoneer problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer is steering. It has fewer complaints than a typical Wagoneer model year.

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Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
18
Worst area
Steering

The worst 1996 Jeep Wagoneer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer 18

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 18 bulletins for the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer

What 1996 Jeep Wagoneer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Transmission · OK

Upon vehicle being started, and being in park gear jumped into reverse automatically. Vehicle rolled back into the lake, almost drowning driver and pet. Please provide any further information.

Filed Nov 10, 1999 · Steering · PA

When driving steering wheel is moving back and forward. Bolts are loose within the steering wheel, and when turning right or left vehicle shuts down. *ak.

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Questions about the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer

Is the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer, fewer than a typical Wagoneer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer?

Steering, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Jeep Wagoneer have?

No recalls on record.

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