Overview & Reviews

Cherokee rolls into 1996 with improved engines, new colors, upgraded Selec-Trac four-wheel-drive system, more standard equipment and the same sheet metal that it wore on introduction day in 1983.

User Reviews:

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  Jeepers creapers - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By cheri key - March 31 - 10:00 am

  Minimal upkeep w/ care over 6 years. No rust, original exhaust, replaced shocks at 35k, wheel bearings at 42k. No smoke or oil. Solid vehicle - shame Jeep dropped this model in 2002.

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  96 XJ SE - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By pocoPAT - February 15 - 11:13 pm

  I got the Jeep in2001 with 120000 from my mom. Ive had it for 6 years and its been great. It was problem free until it got over 150,000 miles; it now has 207,000. In the last 50k miles Ive replaced, 2 water pumps, starter, rotors, alternator and all the normal parts. The headlight switch has gone bad twice, the doors dont latch well and the inside handle has broken off along with the rubber stripping. Its got a 3"skyjacker lift, Rancho shocks, JKS links, Flowmaster muffler, throttle body spacer, cold air intake. front tube bumper rear hitch. I got this vehicle when i was 19 and Ive driven it hard. Before it was mine I learned to drive on it, hard miles.

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  lovin it - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By John - February 2 - 11:23 am

  I bought my Jeep used. It had 80,000 miles on it. Was worried it would have problems but it has never broke down and only needed maintenance I have yet to have an issue with it. The gas mileage is fair, with gas prices I think every vehicle but hybrids are in the same boat. Its dependable and its been a great Jeep. Weve talked about upgrading to a newer one but this one is so wonderful I hate to give it up just yet. We do a lot of driving and I now have 159,000 miles on it and wouldnt hesitate to use it on our next cross country outing!

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  The Little Beast - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By Bryan - November 16 - 11:16 am

  This Jeep has been the most reliable auto I could imagine. I had to replace the water pump a couple times, the radiator, and have the intake cleaned once. Other than that, we are talking regular maintenance, and 219,000 miles later she still roars to life every morning. I have driven her on the beach, in the snow, out of holes (my fault), and every time, the Jeep has been up to the task. I say all of this and remind the reader that the Jeep 15 years ago is not the Jeep today. I think simplicity, quality mechanics and minimal electronics is the way to have an auto you can keep for many years.

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  All 4 corners of the US and back again - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By knowonder - November 6 - 6:56 am

  We went from San Diego to the midwest back to San Diego to Alaska and over 500+ miles of continuous gravel road. Then Alaska to Boston to Illinois to the Keys. Plenty of 4WD times. All with our 18 sea kayaks on the roof. I just saw a post that somebody is closing in on 900,000 miles on theirs. I wanted 300,000 but now just set my new goal. Theres something like home in that square box. Drives great and very reliable. Heading to the west coast from Indiana soon. Replaced radiator, water pump. Only other problem weve had is with the AC. We didnt know that for a solid couple years. Were windows people.

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  Jeep Cherokee Country - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By dknorpp - October 13 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle has been awsome. I have had no problems. Plenty of power. It has 78k miles and still going strong. I replaced the AC unit about 3 years ago, but other than that I have only done normal maintence to it. I hope my next vehicle is just as good.

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  Build the Old Way.... Bring It Back !!!! - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By anibal - June 27 - 10:00 am

  My uncle bought the car with cero miles on it in 1995 and was his car until recently when he sell it to me. I always wanted a old sport/utility. The original Isuzu Trooper was my other choice but MAN THIS WAGON IS FAST! You look at her and you cant imagine that a big powerfull engine is under there. The size is great (although a little cramped inside) and the looks are timeless. More than a few have asked me if I sell it and the awnser is NO. My only complain is with the ride quality, wich is awfull... somethimes irritating. I think Chrysler could have keep bulding the basic model, just like Chevy its building the Astro. When this one dies Im buying another

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  165,000 Miles and Still Going Strong - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By M. Oberstaedt - May 8 - 12:53 pm

  Have owned the Jeep for 10 years and its still fun to drive and knock down a Mustang or 2 with its fantastic acceleration to 70MPH. (Speedo only goes up to 85MPH) Best engine that was ever put into a Jeep. Even my wife gets a kick out of it. Have only put in approx. $600 in repairs needed over the 10 years with the biggest expense being to replace the radiator with a new aluminum one with a lower pressure cap. This happened at 163,000 miles last month. Interior carrying room is also great and I remove the lower back seat and put the back down to get more room than that offered by the new SUV imitators. Wish they still made this one.

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  Love my XJ! - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By bigmackloud - April 6 - 10:00 am

  It will be a sad day if i ever have to part with my XJ. its fun to drive, very quick for an SUV, and its awesome off-road. rides nice, the engine is very torquey, also the 4.0L I6 engine lasts forever. the back seat is small, not really ment for large adults on long trips. cargo area is decent. my spirited driving style nets around 18mpg, mixed driving. as high as 22mpg on the hwy. very reliable. doesnt have problems w/the little stuff breaking like in other cars. there are noises, but thats the Jeep trade mark. so far the noises havent caused any problems in almost 100K miles, so im not worried.

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  My savior - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
  By 4dr jeep country - March 17 - 6:13 pm

  Thank God for my Jeep! I bought it with 77000 miles; it now has 91000, and I only got it 8 months ago. Its been very reliable; the only thing Ive had to replace so far is a power steering pump which is nothing. My Cherokee is great in the snow. It is very comfortable for a driver thats 63" and its fast. The gas mileage isnt the best, but what is these days.