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1995 Jeep CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 608 owner complaints about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the Cherokee median · #6 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints608159 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage101kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Jeep Cherokee has problems

608 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure1493
Engine and engine cooling1360
Service brakes, hydraulic776
Vehicle speed control7251
Power train4311
Air bags4133
Electrical system406
Steering224
Seat belts196
17 other systems867

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1995 Jeep Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 11V-279 · May 6, 2011 · 1,126 vehicles

Risk. INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Disc: rotor

Recall 99V-340 · Dec 13, 1999 · 334,047 vehicles

Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 97V-069 · Apr 28, 1997 · 2,500 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 95V-057 · Mar 21, 1995 · 70,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cherokee median. How we score

'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'06'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Jeep Cherokee safety ratings

1995 Jeep Cherokee 4-DR 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
9 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP02005 · closed Sep 10, 2002
    No recall
  2. VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP95007 · closed Dec 5, 1995
    No recall
  3. DOOR HINGEEA01005 · closed Jul 15, 2002
    No recall
  4. Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresEA12005 · closed Nov 14, 2014
    Led to recall 13V-252
  5. BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEA99014 · closed Mar 28, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-136
  6. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
  7. STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLYRQ97004 · closed Sep 18, 1998
    Led to recall 93V-210
  8. BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATIONRQ98023 · still open
    Led to recall 98V-005
  9. DOOR HINGESQ00009 · closed Jan 24, 2001
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cherokee owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUEL FUMES EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE…
Complaint 10759920 · Aug 28, 2015 · 101,000 miles
VEHICLE: 1995 JEEP CHEROKEE WITH 4.0L 6 CYLINDER ENGINE AND 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. MOTOR MOUNTS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE BLOCK HAVE SHEARED OFF TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THE BOLTS SHEARED WHILE GOING OVER A POTHOLE AT 25 MPH. ALL THREE BOLTS WERE REPLACED WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS AND THE SAME THING…
Complaint 10206136 · Oct 17, 2007 · 150,000 miles
DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT ABOUT 5 MPH. PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEER OFF THE BLOCK. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT ONE BOLT, BUT THE TWO OUTSIDE BOLTS ARE STILL STUCK IN THE BLOCK. I WILL TRY TO EXTRACT THESE TOMORROW. ALL THAT IS REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM IS 3 BOLTS. *NM
Complaint 10161022 · Jun 28, 2006

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