1996 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Jeep Wrangler has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
1996 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
1996 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Wrangler owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SPEEDOMETER FAILS... ODOMETER FAILS.... TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES... PARTS HAVE BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR AND MANY TIMES AT LOWER SPEEDS. *TR
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