1996 Jeep Cherokee Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 447 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee overview page.
What owners report
“THREE ENGINE BOLTS SHEARED OFF, LEAVING THE ENGINE HANGING LOW ON THE FRONT END. THIS HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE…”NHTSA complaint 846144 — filed 08/30/1999
“ON THE FIRST OCCASION THE MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS BROKE AND THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE COLLAPSED DOWNWARD. DUE TO THE COLLAPSE THE FAN MOVED DOWN…”NHTSA complaint 708545 — filed 07/12/1999
“UPON HITTING A BUMP ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, I NOTED UNUSUAL SOUNDS COMING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THIS…”NHTSA complaint 707526 — filed 06/13/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Jeep Cherokee have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee: 20 of 447 complaints on file (4.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Jeep Cherokee have in total?
447 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 57 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
