10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,750 miles

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1996 Jeep Cherokee electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 152003

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle ignited after being parked for approximately 2 hours. Fire investigation pinpointed start in the main housing of the electrical, in the firewall.

- Edmonton, UN, USA

problem #3

Aug 242001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While starting vehicle engine would not turn. Service technician stated fuel pump needed to be replaced. Also, battery was drained. Problems had return. The replaced fuel pump failed and had to be repaired under warranty.

- Liver Pool, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 231999

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Battery replaced.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 211997

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Battery running low bracket broke in half, no reason for failure.

- Newark, DE, USA

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