1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 121,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (50% of reports).
- 102fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 121,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,600typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 51 of 102 complaints (50%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 14 of 102 complaints (14%)
- Gasoline structure: mentioned in 12 of 102 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee at $1,600, and half of them between $1,500 and $1,850.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2005), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 17 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | 6,500 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 29,000 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 56,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 25,000 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 188,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 124,471 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 0% | 69,000 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 2% | 80,500 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 36 | 2% | 57,600 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 2% | 84,000 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 22,611 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 0% | 55,000 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% | 74,500 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 66,500 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 35 | 2% | 71,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 55,225 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 43 | 3% | 61,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 62 | 4% | 77,886 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 99 | 10% | 102,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 150 | 15% | 95,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 102 | 11% | 121,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 52 | 7% | 93,334 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The vehicle was able to restart immediately on some occasions and restarted after a while on other occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. Several…
1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer seeks reimbursement for trailer hitch installation recall notice. Consumer has another vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd chrysler claimed the consumer was not entitled to reimbursement, because a mopar hitch was not installed on the vehicle. But instead, the…
1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete rear structure reinforcement recall notice. *smd recall # 13v252000. *jb ma 09/22 updated 01/04/16.*jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (11% of the 893 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 121,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,600 (half paid between $1,500 and $1,850), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 51 of 102 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (14).
Other 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Grand Cherokee years.