1996 Chevrolet Explorer
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1996: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
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Power window motor failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-20
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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The owner of the vehicle was traveling in the left lane on i-85 just north of atlanta. The speed of the vehicle was 70 MPH. The left rear tire of the vehicle made a noise that sounded like the tread came off of it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-22
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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Engine failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-12
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Chevrolet Explorer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.