Component Record

Jeep Cherokee 1996 Electrical System Problems

45 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage45 complaints

45 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V056000Reported February 6, 2008 - 107 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 107 vehicles across all affected models.

95V193000Reported October 11, 1995 - 32,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 32,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes110 Power Train63 Engine61 Vehicle Structure50 Steering37 Suspension32

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.