general problems of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

13 problems related to structure have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete rear structure reinforcement recall notice. Recall # 13v252000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer states that he is entitled to reimbursement because of hitches installed after the purchase. Chrysler denied the consumer claim for reimbursement, because the purchased a hitch when he first bought the vehicle.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2014

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer took Jeep to dealership regarding the rear structure reinforcement recall. However, the dealer could not fix the vehicle, because a weld nut broke loose.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2014

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to hitch campaign. * ld the consumer attached the recall letter, # 13v252000. The consumer stated the vehicle had a hitch, which he installed himself. The condition of the hitch was quite rusty and he wanted it replaced, via the recall. However, the dealer stated the old hitch was adequate.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2014

The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was made aware. The contact had not experienced a failure.

6 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for recall repairs. The consumer stated after waiting 90 days of not hearing from Chrysler, he called customer service and was informed they were still working on the recall and asked the consumer to re-submit his request for reimbursement. Recall # 13v252000.

7 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) approximately six months ago. The contact stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

8 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

Jeep cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to several major repairs and vehicle fire damage. The consumer stated the vehicle was a major problem, from the day he first purchased it. The engine and other components were replaced. Eventually, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer stated after the fire, he left the vehicle in a safe place. However, when he returned, the vehicle was gone, and he hasn't seen it since. The consumer referenced recall # 13v252000.

9 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2013

The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of this problem. The contact had not experienced the failure described in the recall.

10 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2013

The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the dealer stated that the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2013

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer seeks reimbursement for trailer hitch installation recall notice. Consumer has another vehicle complaint in artemis. Chrysler claimed the consumer was not entitled to reimbursement, because a mopar hitch was not installed on the vehicle. But instead, the consumer had u-haul install a heavy duty hitch after being informed by chrsyler he would be reimbursed.

12 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2013

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to not being notified about several recall notices.

13 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/21/1998

Bracket that supports the a/c compressor, alternator and belt idler broke off causing lose of control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve.


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