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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SE are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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79
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Better than average
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Collision Index
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85
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Average
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Theft Index
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126
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SE
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SE
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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32,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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95V193000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE
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Description:
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THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD. IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR FUSE WITH A FUSE LINK AND ANY DAMAGE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WILL BE REPAIRED.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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77,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V040000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR
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Description:
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The web mounted rear seat belt inboard anchor positions may not achieve the required load of FMVSS No. 210, ""Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."" In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly secured. Dealers will add a washer to each rear inboard seat belt anchor attachment.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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2,500
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V069000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:GEAR BOX
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Description:
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During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted. Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.
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This 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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7 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is free during basic coverage. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels. Inner panels are covered for 3 years only. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.
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This 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SE warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Quite possibly the best buy in the business.
By Tony Swan, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Cherokee has been around for 12 years now, and its popularity still seems to be going strong. This has to be gratifying to Jeep, which has long since amortized the major tooling connected with Cherokee production. However, the nature of the popularity has evolved. At one point, the Cherokee was a fashionable pacesetter, and certain versions--the old Cherokee Limited, for example--were image machines that commanded a premium price. But those days are gone, and the Grand Cherokee has taken over the high profile business. Today the Cherokee figures as the bargain buy in the midsize sport-utility realm, very much as the boxy old Isuzu Trooper once did. As mainstream sport-utilities become increasingly car-like, no one would call a Cherokee refined or trendy today. But it does offer a full range of sport-utility capabilities, including proven 4-wheel drive systems, good off-road performance and basic durability. With the 6-cyl. engine, the Cherokee's all-around pavement performance is still surprisingly lively. And its safety features are at least adequate. We should also note once again that ordering a Cherokee doesn't necessarily have to mean committing yourself to the automotive equivalent of a cheap motel. There are plenty of options to make the going more pleasant. But the Cherokee's fundamental attraction today is basic sport-utility competence at a very attractive price. And that's an attraction that lasts a long time. |
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If you've been shopping midsize sport-utility vehicles lately, you've probably noticed that they're not getting any cheaper. No big surprise there, right? That obviously applies to the Jeep Cherokee, too, but there's an important footnote. It may not be getting any cheaper, but its annual price hikes aren't keeping pace with the rest of this size class. As a result, this solid old performer is one of the best buys in its class. You'd have to check all the option boxes to get the price beyond $25,000, even for a loaded 4-wheel drive Country model, the top of the Cherokee line. Check all the boxes for a Ford Explorer, Chevy Blazer or Jeep Grand Cherokee and you'll find yourself crossing the $30,000 frontier.
Read the complete
1996 Jeep Cherokee review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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