Ten problems related to engine have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Mounts failed when turning car into parking lot. Car is at dealer for repair now. Sheared off bolts have to be drilled out. Dt.
Consumer states that 3 grade 8 engine mount bolts on the left side have sheared off.
Vehicle was driving along and hit a bump. Consumer heard a noise and thought that linkage shifted. Consumer's mechanic discovered that right motor mounts broke.
The shearing of the right engine mount to engine bolts could have allowed the engine to drop down onto the steering mechanism thereby causing loss of control. Due the the engine droppping down on the right side, the rear transmision mount was torn from the cross member and the transmission shifted right which could have caused a drive shaft disconnection. I don't know if the engine shift could have impacted the throttle linkage. This shearing of the 3 mounting bolts was not caused by normal wear and tear as the bolts failed simultaneously. It is possible that the bolts were not sufficiently hardened, or possibly over tightened at assembly causing premature failure. The vehicle was essentially disabled and the only thing keeping the engine in place was the distributor landing on the chasis mount hanger.
Engine front motor mounts that screw into the side of the engine have sheared off. Dealer has repaired problem, but has no reason for the cause.
Felt a thunk beneath the Jeep, discovered the bolts holding the engine in place (3) had sheared off allowing the engine to dropdown on one side.
The right side engine mount broke, causing the engine to drop out of place while driving. Dealer has been contacted.
When driving vehicle hit a bump in which the engine mount bolts sheared off, causing the engine to drop several inches, resulting in the vehicle driving very rough. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replacing parts. Please provide any further details.
Three engine bolts sheared off, leaving the engine hanging low on the front end. This happened while traveling at 60 mph. Dealer has replaced the bolts.
All 3 bolts that hold motor mounts to block broke off while driving, causing engine to drop or fall. Consumer is requesting manufacturer compensate him for damages and also car rental the he had to endure.