1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.08/5 Average
139 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Jeep turns its flagship into an Explorer killer with dual airbags, revised styling, a better V6 engine, improved front suspension and an upgraded Selec-Trac four-wheel-drive system. Interiors have been restyled, featuring new luxury doodads and an optional integrated child safety seat. Trim levels are two: Laredo and Limited.

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  • I love my Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    This 96 Jeep has never broken down or left me stranded, has only had general maintenance as demanded by age and is the best car I have ever owned. I will never sell it (I have had offers), it will simply wear out. Except for a couple of dings & scratches caused by other drivers, it is in excellent condition, inside and out. I love it!!I service regularly and always take it to a Jeep de

  • Good SUV - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    This is One High Quality SUV

  • Reliability - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    Like vehicle, unfortunatley I cant because of reliability issues and high maintenance costs.

  • Love My Jeep - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    I have 118+K miles on my Jeep and the only thing that has gone wrong is the water pump. During last years snow storm in Kentucky, I pulled out two 18 wheelers and 23 other cars and trucks. Its like the Energizer Bunny, it just keeps going, and going. Im debating whether to keep it for another three or four years or trade it in on a newer model.

  • I LOVE MY JEEP! - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    The jeep had 56K miles on it when I bought it. It has been a great vehicle. It now has 163K miles and has never left me stranded. The only repairs have been to replace the front wheel bearings at about 130K miles and again at 161K miles My daughter has a 93 Cherokee Sport and that is what inspired me to buy a Jeep. I just bought a 1999 Jeep Grand and I most likely will continue to stay in the Jeep family.

  • Finally Give Up - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    82000 miles. Since new have replaced: rear axel vent (twice); PW motor; Intake MANIFOLD gasket; Tranny Cooler line (leak); Peeling dr panels; leaky AC Accumulator line; Wtr Pump; Oil Sensor Sending unit (twice); CV boots; Now tranny starts slipping due to bad clutch seal(wanted to fix) but transfer case starts to leak. Had eeeeeenough! traded in for a 4runner. Did rigorous maintenance, all by my self except tran fluid including wtr pump. Overall, I see DC has a good product design team, but there is no body puting the product together, and had zero quality control. "The Jeep Thing" can only go so far. Sure, "There is Only One", it perfectly described my feeling, plus "ONCE is enough"!!

  • Best of the beasts - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    I liked the 1996 so much that I now keep it in the garage as my reliable spare. It is great on and off road. For the do it DIY guy, this is the perfect vehicle. The downfalls of the vehicle are the transmission, the air conditioning, and the rear wiper. The remainder of the vehicle is superb.

  • less than a jeep thing - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    The car has cost us a ton of money in repairs. Jeep replaced half of the engine in the first 1000 miles. We have had to repair a head gasket, a rear end twice, an automatic transmission twice, etc. It just is not a well made car.

  • Luv my Cherokee - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    Bought the rig in 2000 with 35K miles, now have 159K and no real problems. Had to replace the brakes, fuel pump @ about 125K and recently the water pump. The rig runs like a charm, my only complaint is the suspension is a tad too loose, otherwise been a great vehicle and plan on keeping it a few more years

  • Love it! - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    Weve had our Jeep for about 4 years. It has over 230,000 miles and weve only had to replace the transmission and water pump. It is safe in the Wisconsin winters with our child, or pulling our two horse trailer anytime.

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