Overview & Reviews

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.

User Reviews:

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  Known it since day one! - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Brad Pollard - January 22 - 11:56 am

  I just bought my 96 JGC Laredo from a friend who was the original owner. The mileage is still real low at under 45k. From what I know to be factual, the ONLY things that the previous owner had to buy/replace were a new battery at about 35k, and new tires at about 30k. EVERYTHING else has & continues to function properly. The oil on the 4.0 litre 6 cylinder has been changed every 3- 4000 miles, & car has been washed & waxed (black in/out) frequently. My personal experience & observations after only putting about 1500 miles on it are all positive. I find the vehicle highly optioned, quite comfortable, & predictably reliable.Of course I will know more in years to come, but so far I LIKE IT!

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  GOOD YEAR - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By slaughter - January 17 - 10:00 am

  I am at 99000 miles. I have the 318 V8 which is not a gas milage engine but the power is good and I tow a 5500lb travel trailer in the summer. I have replaced the brakes at 65000 and the right rear axle at 90000 also a power steering pump bolt broke at 68000. All in all I have been satisfied with my GCL. I owned two K5 Blazers and I prefer driving the Jeep. I dont know how the 2004 models are holding up so I will put another 100,000 on this one.

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  10 years trouble free - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By mm - December 20 - 6:53 am

  Bought new in 96, now with 110K. Runs great, always starts. Have always done routine maintenance and that has paid off. Lately though I am putting more money into it each year. Recent radiator, AC leaks, 1st muffler/exhaust replacement last year. Good brakes, strong engine. Take care of it and it will do likewise.

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  piece of crap - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By ex-jeeper - November 16 - 10:00 am

  This jeep has been the worst automobile in my life. Everything has been replaced at least twice. Dont pay attention to any warranty because it will break again when it gets out.

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  My Jeep - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By smesick - October 28 - 10:00 am

  Ive had only one problem in the 3 1/2 years Ive owned this vehicle. That was the water pump. Ive put over 50,000 miles on it since I bought it used. All in all I love my Jeep.

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  Great SUV - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Ron - October 1 - 4:46 pm

  I bought my 1996 JGC new. I now have 215k miles and it still runs very well. I do regular maintenance; had to replace radiator twice. Still original motor and tran.

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  fun offroad and on road - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By zjeep - August 24 - 4:00 pm

  No major hitches, with little mods It did Moab wonderfully. On road quiet and roomy. Best front seats of anything I have sat in. Modest 6 banger performance is sufficient. Plan on keeping it till I cant find parts.

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  Wouldnt buy another Jeep! - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By GRWEDM - August 3 - 10:00 am

  Repeated, repeated, repeated problems with the A/C...have replaced virtually every part at least once. Interior door panels began peeling off almost immediately after I bought it. The radio never worked even after being "repaired" twice by the dealer. Jeep service at several locations is terrible. Rear wiper quit working within a year of purchase. And on..and on..and on..

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  Rock solid reliabilty - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By JPM - July 17 - 11:13 am

  Ive had it for 5 years now and Im up to 121K and it still runs great. Bought it with 48K on it. It has been extremely reliable. Replaced water pump at 100K and starter at 115K Put CV boots on @ 120K (BTW-thats pretty normal wear). Besides that, Only reg. maint. items required (brakes and oil). V8 has plenty of power; I get 15-16 back and forth to work and about 19 mpg on the highway. Not bad for a 4000lb SUV. It handles great for an SUV-much better than my friends Explorer. Hope to get 200k out of it before I buy another.

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  Jeep - 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Shaun Smith - June 23 - 2:00 am

  Great Vehicle. I love it