Jeep Grand Cherokee
1996-98 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced in the 1993 model year. Frontal airbags for both the driver and passenger became standard beginning with the 1996 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the top of the dummy's head hit the roof rail, and the back of its head hit the B-pillar. Also, there was too much upward movement of the steering wheel.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on both tibias indicate that injuries to the lower legs would be likely. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low. The B-pillar hit occurred so late in the crash that accelerations weren't recorded.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- Post-crash damage shot.
- Occupant compartment deformation in the offset test was acceptable. However, footwell intrusion contributed to poor injury measures for both right and left legs.
Additional features:
- Built-in child restraints (optional, 1995-96 models)
- Antilock brakes
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4wd
- Class: Midsize SUV
- Weight: 3,805 lbs.
- Side airbags: none
- Wheelbase: 106 in.
- Length: 177 in.
- Width: 70 in.
- Engine: 4.0 L inline 6-cylinder, 5.2 L V8
- EPA ratings: 15 mpg city | 20 mpg highway
