1995 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Jeep Wrangler. That ranks 25th out of 32 Wrangler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (54 complaints, 27%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 27 crashes, 6 fires, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 202owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 27complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Jeep Wrangler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | 54 | 27% | 90,000 | “emergency brake” (35%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 32 | 16% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 32 | 16% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 8% | 77,222 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 5% | 47,954 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4% | 125,949 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% | 98,789 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | 187,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 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 Wrangler recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Parking brake:conventional
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a parking brake assembly with a stronger pawl return spring. Owner notificaton began september 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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
- Parking brake resulting in rollaway (EA01003) — opened Jan 11, 2001, closed Mar 25, 2002, led to recall 02V041000.
- Brake roter disc/hud separation (EA99014) — opened Jun 28, 1999, closed Mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V136000.
- 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.
The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle in a parking lot with the parking brake set and the vehicle transmission…
Purchased this vehicle in 2020. Was notified by insurance of a recall that was not done. Called the local dealership and they advised work cannot be done because the recall is over 10 years old.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to grindstaff chrysler dodge jeep ram (2226 w elk ave, elizabethton, tn 37643) to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 02v041000 (parking brake). The contact stated that after the recall repair was…
I called bay area jeep dealerships (serramonte & putnam) regarding my 1995 jeep wrangler truck vibrations that developed over the last couple of weeks. Online that this has a name, - the jeep death wobble. Two days ago, my vehicle shook so violently i almost lost control of my car, was able to pull…
Consumer noticed vehicle's transmission slipping, minor atf leak, & had vehicle inspected. Atf was heavily contaminated by particulate matter generated by mechanical waste. No leak was initially found upon inspection, however one was visibly apparent after inspection as atf sprayed from an unknown…
Other Jeep Wrangler years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 11 | 3 |
| 2025 Wrangler | 71 | 4 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 741 | 11 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 368 | 14 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 404 | 15 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 949 | 15 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 613 | 12 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 743 | 9 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,824 | 14 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 311 | 5 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 461 | 5 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 476 | 3 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 657 | 4 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 654 | 6 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 835 | 9 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 485 | 10 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 686 | 10 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 372 | 6 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 873 | 7 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 558 | 8 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 730 | 3 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 650 | 1 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 192 | 1 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 98 | 0 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 108 | 2 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 170 | 3 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 251 | 1 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 213 | 1 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 265 | 2 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 401 | 3 |
| 1996 Wrangler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 202 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report parking brake, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Jeep Wrangler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.