Jeep Cherokee
1996–2000 only
1996–2000 Jeep Cherokee models have 285 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 150,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1996–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Cherokee report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 1996–2000 only
Median onset: 150,000 miles. 23.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 151,950 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 133,000 miles. 3.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 147,500 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 130,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 130,000 miles.
Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.
Median onset: 140,000 miles.
Median onset: 130,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1996–2000 model years. See the full Jeep Cherokee report for every year and full specs/safety data.