Model year record

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,251 owner complaints on file.

Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1993–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1998 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-19
Owners notified
2014-08-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 02V053000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,620,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-15
Owners notified
2002-09-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V136000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
589,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-10
Owners notified
2000-06-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.

Safety risk

THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V006000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
65,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-01-12
Owners notified
1998-02-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "QUADRA-TRAC" TRANSFER CASE, TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE, AND ANY OF 225/70R16, 225/75R16 OR 245/70R15 ROAD TIRES. WHEN THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE IS IN USE, THE FRONT AXLE CAN OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

AN OVERHEATED AXLE CAN FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE WITH A FULL SIZED TIRE AND WHEEL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V039000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
70,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-03-17
Owners notified
1997-03-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.

Safety risk

THE LOCALIZED HEATING CAN RESULT IN IGNITION OF THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL AND A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V193000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
32,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-10-11
Owners notified
1996-02-20

Defect description

THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD.

Safety risk

IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR FUSE WITH A FUSE LINK AND ANY DAMAGE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WILL BE REPAIRED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch160—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor62100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5380,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4965,942 mi
Electrical system38148,000 mi
Structure: body: door38—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip31128,475 mi
Fuel system, gasoline30144,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3096,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system29196,000 mi
Unknown or other28143,000 mi
Vehicle speed control28100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2394,000 mi
Suspension21192,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2014,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner20—
Structure20—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1897,000 mi
Engine17165,000 mi
Steering17189,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit16—
Structure: body15140,000 mi
Tires15139,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire15—
Air bags14130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine14125,000 mi
Power train14153,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly14—
Suspension: front14190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling12136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1274,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1169,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump111,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift10—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar10—
Electrical system: ignition880,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch8—
Parking brake8—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift884,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)8—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor795,000 mi
Interior lighting7100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch795,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system654,353 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights695,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery6—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments6—
Suspension: rear6—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.5—
Electronic stability control (ESC)4151,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system470,898 mi
Exterior lighting4100,000 mi
Fuel system, other4135,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages464,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4—
Power train: manual transmission4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Service brakes, hydraulic490,000 mi
Structure: body: hood4—
Tires: tread/belt419,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4155,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor4—
Wheels4250,000 mi
Electrical system: horn3—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch390,000 mi
Seats3151,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Structure: frame and members3—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar3—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar364,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings270,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system264,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2155,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Power train: driveline2128,475 mi
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2—
Service brakes2151,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Steering: column2128,475 mi
Steering: linkages2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Child seat: base1—
Child seat: handle (infant)1—
Child seat: harness buckle: convertible1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1155,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1—
Equipment164,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge1167,215 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly175,950 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Parking brake: driveline1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads164,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: drum164,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1143,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1193,871 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1190,125 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1—
Trailer hitches1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee model years

All Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.