1996 Jeep Cherokee consumer reviews

I got my Cherokee Country used with 40k in 2004 and I am STILL driving her! Been to Colorado 12 years and now back in Pennsylvania, so body is decent. Mileage...ta da---134k original miles.

I've got 245,000 miles on my Country and I'm deciding if I want to fully restore it with a rebuilt engine and transmission considering the ultra high prices on new vehicles. It's still running and looks great, no rust.

It will go from being 3 feet deep in mud to 65 on the highway. The Cherokee has never let me down. Parts are easy to fine and easy to work with.

I inherited this Jeep from my cousin and wondered if it would fit my needs. I have been using it for work and can't believe how much I like it. I work construction and the XJ holds all my gear and will take me where I need to go. It can tow what I need and can do it through dirt, mud ,rocks and snow. Not only does it handle any terrain but it does it with power and confidence. I don't see myself getting rid of it any time soon.

Best most reliable vehicle that will kill you on gas mileage great four wheel drive bullet proof six cylinder body rests away but keeps runnin

This 24 year old Jeep has the best engine Jeep ever made. I will keep this Jeep along with my newer Jeep until it doesn't run anymore. I haven't had to do much repair to it for the 10 years I own it as the second owner.

This car was indestructible until I got t boned, which makes sense. Had it for years and years, very reliable and made me feel safe. Learned to drive with it and it taught me everything I know. Overall a great car for anyone.

Love my Jeep 222,000 taken a few lickings but kept on kicking like a roid raged horse. Drives like a dream and handles great mpg is average on your wallet. After a few sensors it’ll leave most modern cars in the dust

We bought the Country model new in '96 and it has close to 200K miles on it. We have kept it up meticulously, and it looks close to the way it did the day we picked it up from the dealership. However, that couldn't stop the frame from showing rot this year from these winters that could come right out of a Stephen King novel. I will be so sad to see my beautiful Jeep go this week, even as we get a new one. This car not only has classic good looks, but has been reliable, with only the expected repairs, and those happening only in its senior years. At no time were we left stranded on the side of the road by this car, and all through its life the 4WD performed well, with no breakdowns. We have owned previous versions of the Cherokee, and in previous years, particularly in its debut year, 1985, the 4WD, at least on our car, was no end of trouble. The 1996 Country was a pleasure to drive, with a 4.0L V6 that provided nice response and more than adequate power for any situation. Because all Jeeps are top heavy, cornering must be done with care, so the zippy driving through curvy roads I used to enjoy was put aside, but in order to enjoy many other benefits. I rated comfort at only 3 stars, because this was not the quietest nor the most comfortable ride I have enjoyed, especially as it aged. The seats in the front provided enough room, although the back seats were tight (but I didn't have to sit back there). I found the general feeling of room in the front to be far greater than in later models of Jeeps or other SUVS I experienced. One piece of advice: get the vinyl liner for the back. One muddy dog or stack of wet, dirty wood and you will be so very glad you did this.

I mean it?s a 4.0 6 straight. That speaks for itself. Great car with cheap parts and simple design makes it easy to maintain and keep as an every day driver.