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1J4FJ28S8TL200825 — 1996 Jeep Cherokee Se — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1996 Jeep Cherokee Se

Lot #42513038 · VIN 1J4FJ28S8TL200825

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What does the damage type «Mechanical» mean

"Mechanical" flags a fault with the engine, transmission, or another major mechanical system. The exterior may look pristine, but buying without understanding the specific issue is a considerable risk.

What may be damaged

engine or gearbox
cooling system
fuel system
drivetrain

What to keep in mind

high repair cost — from $1,500 to $10,000+
vehicle often does not start or drive

Our advice: Only bid on these lots if you own a workshop or have a clear understanding of the exact fault. A free expert consultation can help you assess whether the numbers make sense.

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Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42513038

Final bid275 USD31% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 900 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine652 729 ₴≈ 14 652 USD

1 · Auction price500 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT9 616 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker875 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1J4FJ28S8TL200825 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

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IAAI

Jul 30, 2025

Sold

275 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Jeep Cherokee 1996

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 500. Of these — crashes: 62, fires: 27.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
94
Hydraulic
89
Power Train
66
Engine And Engine Cooling
58
Structure
49
Electrical System
44

Official recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline
U.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. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
Remedy: U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
NHTSA campaign: 08V056000
Exterior Lighting
U.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 SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," FOR THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLES ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUIRED THIRD BRAKE LAMP.
Remedy: U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND MAIL KITS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC OF THEIR CHOICE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
NHTSA campaign: 11V279000
Exterior Lighting
DOPE, 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. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

1996 Jeep Cherokee Se

Vehicle specifications

What does the damage type «Mechanical» mean

What may be damaged

What to keep in mind

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

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