1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The newest campaign is 13V252000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Jun 2013. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure. NHTSA has 893 complaints on file for this model year. 8 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 13V252000, in the NHTSA record

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 3,936,000 units in total.

13V25200019 Jun 2013Structure
02V05300015 Feb 2002Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
00V13600010 May 2000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Rotor
98V00600012 Jan 1998Suspension / Front
97V03900017 Mar 1997Electrical System / Wiring
95V19300011 Oct 1995Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

13V252000Received 19 Jun 2013. 1,560,000 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N45, N46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 2014.
02V053000Received 15 Feb 2002. 1,620,000 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number B02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2002.
00V136000Received 10 May 2000. 589,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Rotor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 879. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2000.
98V006000Received 12 Jan 1998. 65,000 units.
Suspension / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with "quadra-trac" transfer case, temporary spare tire, and any of 225/70r16, 225/75r16 or 245/70r15 road tires. When the temporary spare tire is in use, the front axle can overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated axle can force axle fluid out of the seals, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the temporary spare tire with a full sized tire and wheel.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Feb 1998.
97V039000Received 17 Mar 1997. 70,000 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with memory seat option. The memory seat module wiring harness can come in contact with the seat spring, a low resistance short circuit can develop resulting in localized heating.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The localized heating can result in ignition of the seat cushion material and a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will relocate the memory seat control module and wiring harness and a protective shield will be installed on the seat frame.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Mar 1997.
95V193000Received 11 Oct 1995. 32,000 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Feb 1996.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

893 complaints, 1,250 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
All 1996 vehicles

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1996 Grand Cherokee	All 1996 vehicles	Grand Cherokee, all years	Mentions
Power Train	245.6	97.9	120.1	307
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	102.4	120.9	74.7	128
Fuel System, Gasoline	94.4	51.5	20.7	118
Engine and Engine Cooling	74.4	140.9	37.8	93
Structure	71.2	39.5	33	89
Steering	56	48.9	33.4	70
Electrical System	52.8	84	190.4	66
Suspension	44	55	19.7	55
Tires	28.8	37.2	7.7	36
Vehicle Speed Control	28	42	31.9	35

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 30.

Complaints that report a crash: 135
Complaints that report a fire: 22
Injuries in the complaints: 101
Deaths in the complaints: 6
Date of the newest complaint: 9 Feb 2024

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2001, with 248 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA12005	Engineering analysis	Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings	12 Jun 2012	14 Nov 2014	13V252000
PE10031	Preliminary evaluation	Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings	23 Aug 2010	14 Jun 2012
DP09005	Defect petition	Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings	6 Nov 2009	23 Aug 2010
EA02029	Engineering analysis	HOOD LATCH FAILURE	Latches/Locks/Linkages	16 Oct 2002	10 Feb 2004
PE02045	Preliminary evaluation	HOOD LATCH	Structure	17 May 2002	16 Oct 2002
EA01017	Engineering analysis	ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED	Power Train	1 Nov 2001	18 Dec 2002	02V053000
PE01021	Preliminary evaluation	INADVERTENT ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE PARK	Power Train	28 Jun 2001	1 Nov 2001
PE96008	Preliminary evaluation	SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION	Seat Belts	25 Jan 1996	28 Jun 1996

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1996 Jeep Grand CherokeeThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/jeep/grand-cherokee/1996/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Chrysler Group LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: 3,936,000 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 128 recall campaigns for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, model years 1989 to 2026. 6 of them name the 1996 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee name most often?: Power Train: 307 of 1,250 component mentions, or 245.6 per 1,000. For all 1996 vehicles the figure is 97.9 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee open?: No. Each of the 8 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.