1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailer Hitches Problems
2 owner-reported trailer hitches complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jun 1998 – Jul 2001
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
mediumTRAILER HITCHES
CrashFiled: Jul 2001
CONSUMER WAS BACKING VEHICLE UP TO A TRAILER WITH BOAT, GOT OUT TO LOOK HOW CLOSE HE WAS TO HITCH,AND VEHICLE WENT BACKWARD. VEHICLE TOOK OFF DOOR OF TRAVEL TRAILER THAT WAS PARKED NEXT TO IT, AND RAN INTO TRAILER WITH BOAT, DAMAGING BOTH. AMOUNT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN. CONSUMER JUMPED IN AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. *AK
NHTSA #: 892099
mediumTRAILER HITCHES
Filed: Jun 1998
TOWING UTILITY TRAILER. TRAILER BECAME UNLATCHED. TRAILER TONGUE PUNCHED GAS TANKS WHICH MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT CAUSE VEHICLE TO EXPLODE.
NHTSA #: 824275
Other 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Issues
Power Train (329)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (210)Engine And Engine Cooling (144)Fuel System, Gasoline (139)Structure (95)Steering (107)Electrical System (88)Suspension (70)Air Bags (53)Tires (46)Vehicle Speed Control (33)Visibility (29)Latches/locks/linkages (22)Seat Belts (22)Equipment (18)Exterior Lighting (21)Seats (15)Wheels (5)Fuel System, Other (4)Child Seat (2)Electronic Stability Control (esc),engine (1)Fuel System, Other,electrical System,equipment (1)Fuel System, Other,electrical System (1)