1995 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cherokee years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 608 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee. That ranks 7th out of 19 Cherokee model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (149 complaints, 25%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 91 crashes, 9 fires, 74 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 9 defect investigations involving it.
- 608owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 9NHTSA investigations
- 91complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Jeep Cherokee problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 149 | 25% | 101,000 | “driver side” (32%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 136 | 22% | 130,804 | “mount bolts” (20%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 77 | 13% | 201,799 | “brake rotors” (14%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 72 | 12% | — | “sudden acceleration” (19%) | — |
| Power Train | 43 | 7% | 14,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 41 | 7% | 240,778 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 40 | 7% | 112,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 4% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 3% | 162,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 2% | 131,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 11 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 10 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 1% | 222,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 1% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1% | 81,083 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 0% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Jeep Cherokee recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: 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.
Risk: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; equipment:other:labels; visibility:rearview mirrors/devices; visibility:power window devices and controls; exterior lighting; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.'
Risk: These vehicles do not meet the required standards.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Risk: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Problem: During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.
Risk: Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical
Problem: The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.
Risk: The parking brake may not hold causing the vehicle to roll inadvertently.
Fix: Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Certain of the driver's side air bag modules were assembled without an arming lever.
Risk: This condition will cause the air bag to not deploy in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the potential for personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the air bag module arming lever and will replace those air bag modules that are missing a lever.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake rotor disc/hub separation (RQ98023) — opened Nov 13, 1998, still open, led to recall 98V005000.
- Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires (EA12005) — opened Jun 12, 2012, closed Nov 14, 2014, led to recall 13V252000.
- Sudden acceleration (DP02005) — opened Apr 25, 2002, closed Sep 10, 2002.
- Door hinge (EA01005) — opened Jan 24, 2001, closed Jul 15, 2002.
- Door hinge (SQ00009) — opened May 26, 2000, closed Jan 24, 2001.
- Brake roter disc/hud separation (EA99014) — opened Jun 28, 1999, closed Mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V136000.
- Steering column assembly (RQ97004) — opened Mar 20, 1997, closed Sep 18, 1998, led to recall 93V210000.
- Vehicle sudden acceleration (DP95007) — opened Nov 17, 1995, closed Dec 5, 1995.
- Rear axle shaft separation (PE95049) — opened Aug 17, 1995, closed Jan 26, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I recently purchased a 2015 jeep cherokee with only 14,500 miles on it. I noticed that the transmission did not shift properly. The dealer reprogrammed the software that week. A few days after pick up, i noticed the same problem: down shifting, not shifting, transmission reving up and not engaging…
DEAR SIRS, I HAVE DISCOVERED A VERY DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL HAZARD THAT IS OCCURRING ON ALL THE 1990'S JEEP CHEROKEE SE MODELS. ON THE 4.0 LITER 242 CUBIC INCH MODELS, THE DASHBOARD SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE AIRFLOW AFTER ONLY A FEW YEARS OF USE SHORTS OUT MELTING AND CAUSING A SEVERE DANGER PROBLEM…
The exaust bolts are broken and the jeep is loud the noise just started one day when i started the jeep.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. While driving 20 mph, the brakes failed to respond when the pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bags had a delayed deployment. A police report was filed. The contact…
Other Jeep Cherokee years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 8 | 4 |
| 2023 Cherokee | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Cherokee | 51 | 3 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 173 | 4 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 324 | 3 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 1,661 | 11 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 687 | 7 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 1,336 | 6 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 1,409 | 9 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 1,789 | 11 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 2,650 | 13 |
| 2006 Cherokee | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 229 | 2 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 369 | 1 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 366 | 2 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 399 | 5 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 390 | 4 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 447 | 6 |
| 1995 | 608 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 149 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Jeep Cherokee a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cherokee model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.