1996 Jeep Wrangler Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Jeep Wrangler.

19951997
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1996 Jeep Wrangler Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Avg mileage:15,000 mi
#21 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:6,845 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Jeep Wrangler.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1——15,000 mi
STEERING1——6,845 mi

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