1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 24, 2021 · 52 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 93,334 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (37% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel pump: mentioned in 19 of 52 complaints (37%)
  • Gas tank: mentioned in 11 of 52 complaints (21%)
  • Gasoline structure: mentioned in 7 of 52 complaints (13%)

At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?

Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles1 · 9%
50k–75k miles1 · 9%
75k–100k miles4 · 36%
100k–150k miles2 · 18%
150k+ miles3 · 27%

How serious are the reports?

Of 52 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 3 an injury.

Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year

Peak: 1997, with 150 complaints
1995: 5219951996: 1021997: 15019971501998: 991999: 6219992000: 432001: 1020012002: 352003: 1020032004: 192005: 1120052006: 62007: 620072008: 22009: 320092011: 362012: 2720122013: 62014: 1020142015: 22016: 520162017: 12018: 320182019: 12020: 220202021: 12022: 120222025: 1

n = 706 complaints · Source: NHTSA

When owners reported it

Peak: 2002, with 16 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 3199631999: 3199932000: 2200022001: 5200152002: 162002162003: 5200352004: 1200412010: 1201012012: 1201212014: 112014112015: 2201522016: 120161

n = 52 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Structure; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyJun 19, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V252000 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fix: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Letter from consumer regarding a safety recall on two of his vehicles (1998 jeep grand cherokee and 1995 jeep grand cherokee) : response expected. *smd recall regarding rear structure reinforcement. *jb

Received Mar 17, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10850567

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driveshaft axle failed on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the defective parts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence…

Received Aug 25, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10759284

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the area surrounding the fuel tank caught on fire. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. The police and fire departments were notified. The fire was extinguished. The vehicle…

Received Jan 27, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10679142
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokees have fuel system, gasoline problems?

No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (7% of the 719 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, gasoline?

Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

The median reported mileage is 93,334 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 19 of 52 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (11).

Other 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

See all 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Grand Cherokee years.