1996 Jeep Cherokee body & structure problems
The 1996 Jeep Cherokee has 51 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
51
Body & Structure complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“SEVERE RUST ALL OVER THE BODY BUT ESPECIALLY ON THE FRAME. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE COMPONENTS FAIL AND CRACK, NOW TAKING IN WATER THROUGH CORNERS OF THE ROOF THROUGH RUST HOLES. PASSENGER SIDE OF FRAME LIKELY TO SEVER UNDER FURTHER DRIVING. RUST ON THE BRACKETS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 1996 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee body & structure — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.