10.0

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

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 022001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

While driving on freeway and going up hill there is a hesitation coming from engine. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer states the transfer case is binding on turns and the gears tend to click when driving over 70 mph.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #2

Jan 192001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle revs to a high RPM. Also, while making a turn, vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct problem. There was a crack in the bracket for the power steering pump which disabled the fan belt. Consumer states vehicle has experienced electrical problems.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #1

Jul 071997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While backing into a parking space the vehicle accelerated in reverse, hitting a pillar. The rear part of the vehicle's body was almost pushed up to the front doors from impact.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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