1996 Jeep Cherokee SE
1J4FJ27P2TL201403
San Diego, CA
This 1996 Jeep Cherokee SE is listed at $12,995 with 163,000 miles in San Diego, CA.
Sold by J's Motors
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Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J's Motors | San Diego, CA 92123 | $12,995 | 163,000 mi | 2025-11-15 | 1 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1J4FJ27P2TL201403- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 Jeep Cherokee likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1996 Jeep Cherokee has 10 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEU.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.NHTSA campaign 08V056000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGU.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1994-1996 JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES IMPORTED FROM JANUARY 2007, THROUGH APRIL 2011 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…NHTSA campaign 11V279000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 30, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Jeep Cherokee over the last 5 months — the market softened $400 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,200 |
| July 2026 | $8,000 |
| August 2026 | $6,548 |
| September 2026 | $6,950 |
| October 2026 | $4,800 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Jeep Cherokee SE (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 1997 Toyota 4Runner | $19,081 | 3 | — |
| 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | $35,995 | 3 | — |
| 1995 Jeep Wrangler | $6,245 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Lexus LX | $20,996 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1984–2001What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 26 | $7,995 | 100% | 176,018 mi |
| 2000 | 29 | $8,294 | 104% | 153,833 mi |
| 1999 | 22 | $5,860 | 73% | 203,479 mi |
| 1998 | 19 | $6,145 | 77% | 171,311 mi |
| 1997 | 12 | $5,669 | 71% | 190,113 mi |
| 1996 | 21 | $4,700 | 59% | 178,186 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
