general problems of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

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

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2010

Primewell tires sold at firestone are advertised as all season. I bought these tires in Feb 2010. On Dec 26th 2010, we had a snowstorm in hampton area. I had to go out and found out the tires have absolutely no traction on snow. These tires are dangerous for winter conditions. I lost control of the vehicle several times. On the way home, I was going approximately 15mph when all four tires loss traction due to a 15 to 20 mph wind and ended up in a ditch. The next day I replaced the tires with kelly explorer tires and had no trouble negotiating the snow. These tires need to be pulled from the market or a warning given to consumers. They also lose traction on wet roads easily. As stated, they are advertised as " tires deliver all-season traction ".

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 04/14/1998

Tires on vehicle are 225-75-r-15, and what was replaced with 245-70-15, giving a totally different profile to the vehicle. The tires shipped were the only ones they had, and nothing else could be done to remedy the problem.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/25/1996

In rain or snow the tires felt like they were ball eagles, GA #p22570r-15.

4 Tire problem

I purchased all 4 tires in March 1999. Only one is part of the recall, but the other 3 are showing cracks along the seam of the outer tread. Firestone dealer and the 800 number are refusing to replace/rebate the tires becase they are not part of the recall. I believe there is a problem with the other 3 tires and want them replaced. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

5 Tire problem

I purchased all 4 tires in March 1999. Only one is part of the recall, but the other 3 are showing cracks along the seam of the outer tread. Firestone dealer and the 800 number are refusing to replace/rebate the tires becase they are not part of the recall. I believe there is a problem with the other 3 tires and want them replaced. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

6 Tire problem

Flooding water is entering driver's side of vehicle. Also, ice is forming on inside of windshield. Consumer has contacted dealer. All 4 goodyear wrangler tires with less than 13000 miles had to be replaced. Consumer states that the service manager will not return the calls concerning making an appointment to have vehicle fixed, dealer is requesting that consumer pay for all repairs, labor, and parts.


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