1996 Jeep Cherokee Reviews - Page 2 of 11

Rotors replaced at 80,000.

Leather on front seats is wearing badly.

All in all, no complaints! :)

What's not to love? My Jeep is like one of the family. I got her nearly 10 years ago, and I can't imagine driving anything else! It is the most reliable vehicle that I have ever driven. She has hauled my family, my pets, and me everywhere!

I am very upset that someone broke into my Jeep and tried to steal it over the Memorial Day weekend! My driver's side door lock as well as my steering column and ignition were badly damaged by the thieves, but somehow, they were unable to steal my Jeep! I am SO grateful that I did not lose my baby!!!

What hasn't gone wrong with this car!

I have NO faith in Dodge/ Chrysler.

Okay, I'm sorry that I am not car savvy. But my husband wanted a Jeep so badly we never researched it at all.

It's been a good car, engine wise I mean. But all the little stuff that has nickle and dimed me to death.

So 1 year after we got this jeep, the air went out. We had it fixed, damn near replaced, and 1 year later, the same problem. The mechanic said it was common problem with Jeeps. He said I would be better off having it recharged every summer. So that's what I did.

The rear window wiper has never worked correctly! It doesn't even touch the window. Replaced that, it worked for awhile... then replacement went bad, same issue, doesn't touch the window. So I bent it.. the bar, that seemed to help little.

Now onto the major problem that I have had. My driver's side door keeps breaking. I mean I can't close it! I know it's time for a new car... but this jeep is UNSAFE! One would assume that an off road vehicle would be built better. We never even took it off road. I just think it should have been stronger... tougher.

There have been other issues... plenty of stupid little stuff. I will bury this Jeep.... it is my vow that no-one else take this Jeep and drive it. In my heart it's a death trap. So I'm off to dig a huge hole in the back yard & for the first time in my life... push a Jeep in it. <just kidding> I'll junk it, I won't sell it or trade it.

Rattling catalytic converter - replaced under recall.

You will not find a more capable, fun, and versatile vehicle.

I have driven my '96 2 dr. Sport from Virginia to Arizona, from northern Wisconsin to Florida and practically everywhere in between. I take care of it, and it takes care of me.

No letdowns! The 5 speed manual is great. There has never been an engine problem. It has aided a truck or two in times of need.

It is always impressing the passengers on its capability.

The Cherokees before the facelift in '97, in my opinion, were better built.

Its mileage is better than many SUVs out there today - 17/22 (my only hope is that Jeep will get with the times and start cranking out some really efficient models!)

Radiator blew 2 times.

A/C evaporator leak.

Oil switch easily broken.

Gear switch PRNDL problem.

Central lock not working.

Interior ceiling peeling off.

Powerful engine, gearbox seriously quick to respond.

The main low point of the car is the cooling system.

Under harsh usage condition with the A/C working, the engine tend to heat dangerously.

I used to change the thermostat, electric fan, radiator 2 times and radiator cap, but whenever the thermometer goes above 38°C and A/C is on, the engine starts overheating.

Fuel consumption is OK for a 4.0L engine.