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1995 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 202 owner complaints about the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year44% below the Wrangler median · #24 of 37 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20242 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kParking brake, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Jeep Wrangler has problems

202 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
Parking brake5418
Engine and engine cooling322
Power train325
Service brakes, hydraulic162
Seat belts152
Electrical system134
Structure100
Fuel system, gasoline92
Latches/locks/linkages81
12 other systems518

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

1 recall

1995 Jeep Wrangler 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.

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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2-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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. PARKING BRAKE RESULTING IN ROLLAWAYEA01003 · closed Mar 25, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-041
  2. BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONEA99014 · closed Mar 28, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-136
  3. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Wrangler owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11525492 · Jun 5, 2023 · 86,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11343655 · Aug 6, 2020 · 280,000 miles
THE PARKING BRAKE WAS DEFECTIVE ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STRUCK SOMETHING, AND THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Complaint 10111509 · Feb 15, 2005 · 56,000 miles

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