Air Conditioner problems of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Seven problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2000

Air conditioner evaporator failed.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

Air conditioner (a/c) is leaking freon. Fluid is gone within a month. When accelerating a/c shuts off and air blows through windshield. Dealer is replacing the valve, but is not certain if it will stop the leak. The dye they use isn't determining the problem.

3 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

A/c condensor failed. Yh.

4 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Ac failed four times within two weeks; vehicle is under warranty, but dealer won't replace and still hasn't fixed the problem. Catalytic converter was replaced, but improperly installed; had to return to dealer second time to get it fixed, as they had it improperly attached and mounted next to gas tank. Vehicle also drives rough, and sounds horrible, although dealer said no other problems were found.

5 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 12/26/1996

Air conditioner temperature sensor failed.

6 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

Air conditiioner evaporator is leaking and blowing hot air. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. Ak.

7 Air Conditioner problem

Air conditioner failed.


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