I have no heat but it blows cold air I'm at a loss with it
I have a 1996 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 and the heater blowing cold air fan work
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in four models: Laredo and Limited, each with either 2WD or 4WD. Drivers are pleased by the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee's safety, style, and comfort. They are displeased by the lack of cargo space and the amount of gas it uses.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Barbara P
Mar 13, 2015
I love the immaculate condition she is in. I love even more how no matter how cold or hot it is outside she runs like a champ always getting me where I need to go, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INCLUDED! I treat her right, she treats me right!Mar 13, 2015
by Anonymous
Sep 17, 2014
I love everything about this Jeep, from the style to the drivability. Even at 18yrs and 250k miles overall, this Jeep is still in tip top shape, from the inside out. It stills drives smooth and has very little rust, granted it has been very well maintained, but it has never been garage kept and still not a lot of rust(only a small amount on bottom of back hatch where water tends to settle) Sep 17, 2014
by Ed R
Apr 24, 2012
Performance - it has performed great right up until we had to replace the engine. But then again I still can't complain because i have no clue how well the previous owners took care of it.
Build Quality - so far the only repairs are the brakes, muffler, engine, and drag link
Appearance - well the outer appearance is great, but once i took off the front bumper, there was evidence of the vehicle being in an accident.
Cost of Ownership - its getting about 18 mpg and we paid $2500 for it
Fun Factor - this is fun to drive but my only grip is that it handles too well in the snow lol. with it being all time 4 wheel drive it makes it hard to have fun lmao
Apr 24, 2012
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by Barbara P
Mar 13, 2015
I love the immaculate condition she is in. I love even more how no matter how cold or hot it is outside she runs like a champ always getting me where I need to go, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INCLUDED! I treat her right, she treats me right!Mar 13, 2015
by Anonymous
Sep 17, 2014
I love everything about this Jeep, from the style to the drivability. Even at 18yrs and 250k miles overall, this Jeep is still in tip top shape, from the inside out. It stills drives smooth and has very little rust, granted it has been very well maintained, but it has never been garage kept and still not a lot of rust(only a small amount on bottom of back hatch where water tends to settle) Sep 17, 2014
by Ed R
Apr 24, 2012
Performance - it has performed great right up until we had to replace the engine. But then again I still can't complain because i have no clue how well the previous owners took care of it.
Build Quality - so far the only repairs are the brakes, muffler, engine, and drag link
Appearance - well the outer appearance is great, but once i took off the front bumper, there was evidence of the vehicle being in an accident.
Cost of Ownership - its getting about 18 mpg and we paid $2500 for it
Fun Factor - this is fun to drive but my only grip is that it handles too well in the snow lol. with it being all time 4 wheel drive it makes it hard to have fun lmao
Apr 24, 2012
by Brad M
Apr 12, 2012
Fun offroad. not as quick as it could be it has a little bit of rust but not very much. Still running after 200000 miles and no problems with it. Fun in the rain because it slides all over the place.Apr 12, 2012
by James S
Dec 03, 2011
Pretty quick with the 5.2 Magnum v8, and very comfortable with the black leather interior. Gas mileage isn't great, 12-15 mpg in the city, and 20-22+ on the HWY if you keep it steady. It's the best thing off road, never gets stuck.Dec 03, 2011
by Cameron N
Apr 18, 2011
I love the power of her 5.2L (318ci) V8, especially once I dropped the cat and added Cherry Bombs. Im told it sounds like it should be a lifted truck. Not only does it sound fast, for mostly stock it also is fast...Apr 18, 2011
by Garrett N
Jan 30, 2011
Love this Jeep! As with most all Jeeps it is fantastic! The only down side is its gas milege but even that isnt bad for it being a 4x4 with a V8 engine. This is my second Jeep and will honestly never get rid of this one.Jan 30, 2011
by Jason C
Jan 06, 2011
A 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
5.2L V8 magnum engine with k&n FIPK intake system
3.5" rough country suspension lift
Painted tires, hood, front and rear bumper
Racing seat, steering wheel and seat belt covers
Sony Xplod radio
11 LED and neon strips inside, 2 in the headlights
Nightshaded turn signals and corner lights along with eyelids
31" TBC mud claw tires Jan 06, 2011
by David H
Sep 24, 2010
Performance: Suprisingly Quick, Brakes are Ok, handling in a bit roly poly but as expected of a 4x4
Build quality: Good
Appearence: Good
Cost of Ownership: Good 34MPG on Motorway
Fun Factor: Quite Fun, quick when you fancied a laughSep 24, 2010
by Chris T
Sep 08, 2010
I've had this for a year and don't have many complaints. Unstoppable in the snow and quick on the street for having 205k+ miles on it. I'd like to shoot the guy who invented Torx. Interior is alright and exterior is good with a little customization. Gas mileage is god-awful at 12mpg but I'd take that with the reliability it has given me. Best vehicle I've owned yet.Sep 08, 2010
by Adam D
Jul 16, 2010
Computer hud, leather seats, off road capability, gold rims, sun roof,
cruse control and raidio controls on steering wheel, awesome to roll
down the windows and crank the music while cruising
down the highway with the roar of a powerful, loud, V8 engine! Jul 16, 2010
by Walter M
Jul 09, 2010
i love my Jeep, only issue i have is an undiscovered drain on my battery making me have to keep getting a jump. Its a great off road vehicle and although its stock it has sur[rised me more than once.Jul 09, 2010
by Paul T
Jun 20, 2010
big, safe and easy to drive, cheap insurance and it does make you a slower driver. Great in the bad weather and brilliant on long journeys. lots of room if you have kids, lots of room if you dont. buy one!Jun 20, 2010
by Molly S
May 07, 2010
I love my jeep. The quality is excellent, even thought it is 15 years old. Performance is great. Cost of ownership is decent. Gas mileage isn't great, but I don't drive much, so it's alright. And this is the most fun car ever. :) May 07, 2010
by Steve C
Feb 22, 2010
My Jeep was an amazing vehicle. It was one of the most
comfortable cars I've ever driven/been a passenger in. After
more than 80k miles, the engine ran great. It got me to and
from college without any problems. Gas mileage wasn't great,
but I loved driving it.Feb 22, 2010
by John R
Dec 14, 2009
It is a good vehicle but when you put a 6 cylinder engine in such a heavy vehicle it just doesn't have the performance that you would like, or the gas mileage for that matter. Other than having a 6 cylinder it is an amazing vehicle.Dec 14, 2009
by Michael D
Nov 22, 2009
good acceleration,braking is good.fun to drive and dependable easy to work on most of the tme.fair on gas milage.good looking vehicle not a head turner but ok to look at.runs when nothing else will.jeeps are build for a lot of milesNov 22, 2009
by Amanda S
Aug 09, 2009
I got it when it was really old....but that thing was my baby. The horn sounded like a duck being stepped on cuz I had a wreck. Overall, it carried a bunch of stuff for me, and if I ever buy another car, I'm probably going to go back to getting a jeep. I honestly miss it!Aug 09, 2009
by Brett S
Jun 28, 2009
It's a well built machine. It has taken me across the country four years stright without any problems. It has a strong engine and easy to maintain. The Jeep is a blast to drive. I can go anywhere in itJun 28, 2009
by Samantha N
May 31, 2009
I love everything about it, except gas milage gets at least around 17-18 miles a gallon. I don't like the fact that it's a automatic, but its a great vehicle..! I would def buy another one or a Wrangler..!!!May 31, 2009
by Casey C
Dec 23, 2008
I like the versatility of the vehicle. I dislike the poor fuel mileage. The mid '90s paint is delaminating and comes off in sheets off the roof. With studded snow tires the Jeep handles winter weather well. Overall it's a good vehicle with decent build quality. The only problems have been the exhaust manifold and radiator.Dec 23, 2008
by Ben D
Sep 23, 2008
Greatest vehicle i have owned its got a straight six,the 4WD is awesome special since i have select trac i get 16 MPG 4 wheel disc brakes and its an amazing drive, i bought it with a waranty and all the other fees for 4000 dollars and i dont regret itSep 23, 2008
by Matt F
Aug 19, 2008
This is my second Grand Cherokee, bought after my first one ended up in a creek. A lot of the Limited features were new to me at the time, but now I wonder how I ever drove a GC without them.
The tranny was factory rebuilt right before the 100,000-mile warranty expired, and I'm only now (at 164,xxx) starting to notice a little slippage between 1 & 2. Only one major repair so far, to the steering column/stabilizing arm; everything else has been like a rock.
I recently replaced the stock air intake with a 3.5" stainless cold air intake and cone filter...that upgrade alone has increased the highway MPG from 19 to 23 (and yes, this is the 5.2L V8 we're talking about here).
I do wish the rear seats folded completely flat (like my '93 Laredo's did), but it's a small point. Everything else is great, and I'm expecting it to stay that way for at least 636,000 more miles!Aug 19, 2008
by Christopher R
Jul 06, 2008
I bought it Christmas of '07, and it has been very good to me. I have
driven plenty of cars, mostly SUVs, and I cannot get over how good
the ride is. I have back problems and this car does not do any harm at
all. It has a 5.2L V8, which means it can barely manage 12 mpg, but it
can accelerate pretty quickly, 8.5 seconds. Hell, that is not far off
from the 4 cylinder Alfa Brera. I barely pass emissions tests, but this
car is going to be with me for a while, wether the environmentalists
like it or not!Jul 06, 2008
by Brian C
May 18, 2008
The 1996 Grand Cherokee is an incredibly capable all-weather vehicle. With a 5.2L V8 motor, it's plenty quick to get where you need to go and haul most of what you need behind.May 18, 2008
by Steven P
Apr 26, 2008
Just a standard Jeep limited. I like all the accesories that came with the car. The car would drive in any weather. I never had any mechanical problems. It was a great first car. Apr 26, 2008
by Kyle H
Apr 14, 2008
Nice Jeep, Fully Loaded, Heated Seats, Heated Mirrors, Sun roof, LeatherApr 14, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 12, 2008
A crazy lady chose not to stop before entering the main rd ,and she came crashing into the side of my jeep. My daughter and I were pushed across the rd through two trees, a fence and came to a stop feet from a lake.
The way the frame of Jeep is built saved us. Thank Jeep for making awesome vehicles, I can't wait tone day own another one.Apr 12, 2008
by David F
Apr 04, 2008
Amazing. Loved Orvis editions ever since I found them, now that I own one, it just gets better everyday! :]
Highly recommended, but only if you can find one! :PApr 04, 2008
by David R
Mar 19, 2008
Basic run of the mill grand cherokee Limited was a 6 cylinder, did me fine.Mar 19, 2008
by Larry W
Mar 13, 2008
Reliable 4WD! Solid Feel and Luxury Interior! Comfortable but Off Roadable Too!Mar 13, 2008
by Mark M
Mar 01, 2008
Got this after we totaled our '89 Jeep Cherokee. Definitely a more comfortable ride (smoother), but the "Grand" is so much heavier than the Cherokee that the 4.0 liter engine just doesn't cut it. (The same engine in the '89 was great - lots of power.) Has been very low maintenance, although the AC never has worked right.Mar 01, 2008
by Paul B
Feb 22, 2008
Insides a bit plasticy and there was kess room than I expected.Feb 22, 2008
by Greg W
Feb 03, 2008
4WD works great, Lots of power from the 5.2L, very comfortable seats, lots of cargo space, handles great, mine has 320 000kms and is still running great!Feb 03, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 13, 2008
Over the past few months have had quite a bit of work done to it: New water pump, full rear brake job, new emergency brake, new full exhaust, new passenger side heated mirror, four new shocks, new antenna, and minor touch-ups.Jan 13, 2008
by Carlos M
Jan 09, 2008
this is a great reliable and great performance jeep grand cherokee with a big V8 engine in it, this is good for winter and summer driving :) and yeah its a pretty good SUV Jan 09, 2008
by Chris S
Dec 31, 2007
This car will climb anything I point it at.Dec 31, 2007
by Stella B
Nov 26, 2007
I love these Orvis editions more than any other Jeep out there. They are so tough and rugged yet still very luxurious.Nov 26, 2007
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,103 to $33,581Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Exterior Features
Skid plate(s): front and rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent