10.0

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

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1996 Jeep Cherokee electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 121999

Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles

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

Had parked vehicle. Was informed by another individual that vehicle was on fire. The fire dept called & extinguished flames. Had indicated it was faulty electrical wiring. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #3

Jun 081999

Cherokee

  • miles
Been having intermittent electrcal problems, then the steering column started smoking with a burning wires smelling.

- Phx, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jul 011998

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
An electrical inadequacy in the fan motor wiring in the steering column, caused wiring to melt.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #1

May 021996

Cherokee

  • miles
Electrical short, door locks and also instrumental panel light continues to stay on.

- Macon, GA, USA

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