Ignition problems of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Four problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2002

1. Electrical short under left side dash, main wire bundle going to fuse box rubbed against bolt and wore through wire causing a short. 2. Neutral safety switch gone bad. 3. Driver's side seat rail broke somewhere and seat rocks around. 4. Rear leaf springs have a negative arch in them causing rear to sag and wheels to rub with minimum weight in vehicle. Dt.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 10/28/1996

Ignition key sticks.

4 Ignition problem

When driving at any speed with not warning the car dies. Please explain.




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