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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Great SUV - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By dmb499 - December 24 - 10:00 amI got this jeep recently and i love it. i got it in the winter and it snowed the next day so i loved it. didnt slip once while i was in 4wd. its my first 4wd vehicle and i will never get a non 4wd car again. this thing rocks!
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LOVE THIS VEHICLE! - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By Linda HORRELL - December 20 - 3:30 pmI LOVE my 1996 Jeep SE Cherokee! I bought it new in 1996, been driving it ever since. Just today (10 years and 87,000 miles later) had to bring it to the dealer with a problem (no heat, but overheating). Its a nice compact 4-wheel drive that has given me no real problems for the past 10 years. Good for snow and good for city driving and parking. Pulled a boat 2,000 miles to and from Florida, hauled dogs and dry cleaning. I love it! I even love its 96 boxy design. Downside: back seat is small & the cup holders worthless, occasionally overheats a bit in the summer if Im sitting in rush hour traffic.
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96 Cherokee 2wd 4 door 5 speed - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By Aaron Waltz - December 18 - 2:23 amI like this Jeep; its got the advantages of the smaller suvs such as ground clearance, storage, passenger room, roof racks, rear wheel drive and just being up higher than small cars (plus it looks like the 4wd). Plus the advantages of a compact car -- good ride, fuel economy no extra drivetrain to weigh it down or maintain, transmission/clutch repairs are a breeze compared to its 4wd cousin (no transfer case to deal with). Overall good little suv for the budget minded person. Also the 2.5 4 cylinder is surprisingly spunky. Its not a slouch as you would think; its no 4.0 liter but more power means less fuel economy. This day and age Id rather have the torquey 4 banger! it does the job quite well.
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Best all around car ever built - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By Phoebe - November 14 - 5:16 am108,000 miles, Classic package, AC/AT/CC/4.0/4WD, (even push-up sunroof). Beautiful, practical, dependable, lovable car! Just big enough, classic lines, most indestructible drivetrain ever built, nimble, responsive, turns on a dime, excellent reliability & safety record, excellent parts availability, easy to work on. Still looks beautiful inside & out, even the cigar lighter still works, feels so secure on NEs winter roads with the fantastic on-the-fly 4WD, not a rattle or squeak. Ive added a CD changer, a good double cupholder I bought on eBay, and a firm foam wedge cushion for more drivers seat support. Take good care of a Cherokee and it will take care of you for a long time
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What an SUV should be! - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By Objective Owner - July 9 - 10:00 amThe Cherokee is what an SUV should be; power to tow, excellent off-road capability, reliable, versatile,tough, and still comfortable and fun to drive. I have not had any problems with the vehicle. It tows a trailer very easily, is confident off road in some very rough country, and still works great for hauling groceries or clients. I admit to being a little critical of SUVs that were never meant to work. It seems like a bit of a waste.
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Great Vehicle - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By ShaggyisMBM - May 20 - 7:16 amI have owned a Bronco, a Wrangler, a F- 250, and a Tacoma. This is by far the best overall. The straight 6 has almost as much power as the V8s in my 2 Fords. Before I put new tires on I often had trouble not spinning the tires in rain. For an SUV it is quick. The 4wd has never left me stuck. There is room for all I need. I have only had minor problems other than needing a new rear end. These are cheap and easy to find and well worth the money. You can find after market parts for it almost anywhere. It is easy to work on. It has classic styling and almost everything is practical. I recommend it to anyone. Great in snow, off road, and in traffic.
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"Just right" four wheel drive - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By amcjavelin74 - May 16 - 6:19 pmI purchased my Cherokee back in 2006 with 180k miles on it, and drove it everyday for a couple of years. Now it sees limited use (towing, going off road, and hauling stuff around... hard miles) with just under 220k miles. Burns no oil, always starts, and when something does go wrong, Ive always been able to fix it myself. While it was my daily driver, I added a 2 inch lift, and a year later got a 3.5" lift and added larger tires. Its quicker accelerating than a Hummer H3, as tested by some guy and myself (on a closed course) a while back.
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Still Kicking! - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By TheNotoriousBLA - January 21 - 2:00 amI have had this car for 2 years now and I absolutely love it! I dont ever want to sell this Jeep. Its so dependable, yes it has some drawbacks, few options and not that comfrotable but you never have to worry about it tearing up.
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fun - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By peter - December 7 - 2:00 amthe jeep I have is a great one. yes I have made several changes such as a chevy small block v-8 and a few fun off road things. but just as a jeep as it was it was great to go out and play around in the back country. I only find one problem with the jeep, the electrical wiring, I found, is a little out of the loop. wires often come loose and can cause you to kick and yell at the jeep. but other than that bot the 2.8L and the 4.0L motors are great.
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Great, Reliable SUV - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By DrumFamily - October 5 - 10:00 amWe bought our Jeep in 2002 with 85k miles on it. Weve since run it past 120k, and it is still going strong. Weve had to replace the water pump and serpentine belt, but that was it. It really is a solid vehicle, with great construction and is truly reliable. Would recommend to potential buyers.
