Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
When the problem started, approximately 7 months ago, the vehicle would stall when I was slowing for a turn or a stop. It happens intermittently. Fuel filter, fuel pump, tps, ecm, etc. Have all been changed, and the problem keeps coming back. Lately the vehicle stalls at driving speeds, as well as when slowing. I have been nearly rear ended so many times I can't even count. The stalling is always intermittent, but seems that it happens most frequently when I am on short trips of around 5 miles. I will get to the store and it will stall while I am entering the parking lot, I start it back up and get into a parking space, shop and return to my car, which stalls again as I am backing out, shifting from reverse to drive. Then as I leave the parking lot it may stall again, and then again on my way home while driving between 25-40 mph. It is getting increasingly harder to restart. I have noticed many Jeep Grand Cherokee forums online where this same complaint comes up over and over. This seems to be a very wide spread problem and nobody seems to have a remedy that works. Many people throw money into parts just guessing at what the problem may be. It seems quite unsafe, not only for the drivers of the Jeep gcs, but for the people bound to rear end us.
I had received a notice to change/flash computer prom by Chrysler, so I took in to dealer, it took about 5 minutes. But after this the vehicle starter to miss once in while, but not stall at that time. Then it started to get worse, it stalled at low speeds, on the city streets, high speeds on the freeway, right after starting or if it has run for awhile, then acts up "throw codes" but nothing to the reason why fuel bank or speed sensor, no spark. I looked under hood and shook wires and it will die or run better. Now it is doing it too many times, some times in will restart right away, but some times it will take some time to restart. I burned up a starter, and two new fresh batteries with this. Wife can not drive it any more I have replaced distributor, cam sensor, crank sensor, removal connection blocks and soldered up the wire connections, which only helped to get power back in the battery. I can still shake the wire loom, and it dies or runs better to this date. So as you see it has not one way or another to make it run bad, we can not depend on this only vehicle now. I am a post ase cert auto tech, w/ computers and I can not figure out.
Paint is peeling from vehicle hood and roof.
Rear main crankshaft oil seal failure service bulletn,dated 3/15/96 nhts reference no 5423.
I have a 96 Grand Cherokee ltd 4x4 with 115k miles. Since it turned 65k miles I have replaced the brake pads and drums 3 times. I have water leaks in the seat belt wells, the passenger side window, and the belts are wet when it rains. Today, water is pooling in the floor of the driver's side. Water pours from just above the accelerator. Must be from a/c?the rear door hatch has jammed in lock position. The electronic mileage/ fuel readout (on ceiling module) fluctuates wildly and is inaccurate. The catalytic converter went out at 64,975 miles. Now have a crack in the exhaust manifold, quoted $1200 by dealer to repair. I have gone through stock 3 radios, tuner problems. Massive a/c problems in past. I paid a non dealer to repair it, the repairs held for 30 days and same problem started again. Then had dealer repair and it was a recall item so was covered after I'd paid for 2 prev repair jobs at $1100 total. The power steering pump went out at 90k miles. Replaced so many other parts, I'd have to refer to the service records for more details. This list is only from memory. Total cost over 3 yrs. . . . Around $4000! OH, and the rear hatch/door paint is faded and dull, totally different from the rest of the car. All black metal painted parts paint is coming off. Has been for couple of years. Also the roof rattle really loud at over 50mph. The power outlet came apart still attached to my phone cord one day. Finally, the front end has some problem with the axle? and will cost approx $700 to repair. I thought I had a lemon until I talked with 3 other Jeep owners, they've had similar problems. Do we have any recourse with Chrysler over these vehicles. . . I am considering involving an attny.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. Air conditioning system only blows hot air. I have had it looked at two different times. They check the system and fill all the fluids, but it still doesn't work.
Driving along normally, all of a sudden my wife flipped out on me for no good reason. Stopped the Jeep. She got out. Said she was leaving me and the kids. Now unable to locate my girlfriend. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Sunroof rusted out- replaced by dealer, automatic door locks failed and vinyl paneling peeled- both thing replaced by dealer. Check engine light came on for no reason- sensor replaced twice by dealer.
Engine check light failed, came on and stayed on for over 5000 miles. Previously transmission failed/replaced.
Engine check light comes on/off. Also replaced tire due to defective sidewall and transmission bushing.
Engine failure, when driving at speed and entering an incline, engine check light comes on, in for reapirs 5 times, dealership can not find the problem.
When driving at highway speed the vehicle shakes and the check engine light comes on and the vehicle cuts off.
Engine warning light illuminated.
Tow bar not sending full electrical current through due to missing prong.
Oil pressure gauge malfunctioned.
I think my car should be declared a lemon.
No summary.
Oil pressure sensor/gauge failed.
Engine oil pressure gauge failed.
Oil gauge failed.