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1J4GZ78Y6SC••••••1996 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 1996 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (12 vs 3).
12on this build
723on the model
209builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 5Steering 4Engine And Engine Cooling 2Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashOct 1996
Vehicle was stationary in garage, started motor and shifted into drive, engine surged in reverse, causing an accident
Power TrainJan 2004
In shop for 3rd transmission replacement over about 70,000 miles. Also, a list of repaires too numerous to list cost $3,500 out of pocket since 1999. That does not count thousands of $ in warranty work
SteeringNov 2002
There was a recall on the detent system shifter, took to dealer they replaced shifter. Consumer states' now its harder to shift into gear, and fills like shifter may come off in your hand. Consumer states shifter is worse than it was prior to recall. Please provide any further…
TiresJul 2000
Tread swparated from the casing, and the loose piece of tire tread flailed the underside and exterior of my vehicle ,causing extensive damage, and nearly caused me to lose control of vehicle. *ak( DOT number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
EquipmentJan 2000
Vehicle recall repair completed, however additional repairs necessary to completely repair vehicle, these additional repairs were not included in the recall (99V-340)
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4GZ78Y6SC714525 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.