Most common 1995 Jeep Cherokee problems
Share of the 608 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jeep Cherokee complaints by model year
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1995 Jeep Cherokee recalls (6)
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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.
Remedy: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates.
Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.
Air bags › Frontal
Certain of the driver's side air bag modules were assembled without an arming lever.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 9 possible defects involving the 1995 Jeep Cherokee:
DOOR HINGE
There is no summary currently available
Brake rotor disc/hub separation
Chrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on January 5, 1998, involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanchee, and 1989-91 Eagle premier and Dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles May experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachuset, maryland,…
Steering column assembly
On January 25, 1994 Chrysler conducted a safety recall to correct the steering shaft assembly in model year 1993 grand cherokee and grand wagoneer.the recall population was 115,000 vehicles.the defect was the molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower steering column shaft which May have been sheared/damaged prior to the installation of the steering assembly into the vehile.if…
Rear axle shaft separation
This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design is typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle is carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives…
Brake roter disc/hud separation
There is no summary currently available
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013…
DOOR HINGE
There is no summary currently available
Vehicle sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Jeep Cherokee owners say
Body & structure all 149 →
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 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 101,000. Ma 10/14 the consumer stated she junked the vehicle. Updated 04/05/16.
Pot hole or speed bump causes Jeep xj/ Cherokee right motor mount engine bolts to snap causing fires and flopping of engine on it's side. My xj has failed 4 times since new many on the web have had the same problems. I found 30 on one site that had identical problems some with fire. Some causing loss of control.
Engine & cooling all 139 →
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the engine seized. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 09/01/2015 the consumer stated the vehicle wasn't taken to the dealership. Other owners have reported taking their vehicle to a mechanic and replaced crank sensors, cam sensors, distributor parts, spark plugs and wires only to have the problem to persist. Updated 12/7/2015
The contact owns a 1995 Jeep grand Cherokee. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the engine seized on the freeway. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157K
Brakes all 90 →
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 sustained some broken ribs and injuries to the neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 99V340000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 95V057000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 294,000. Updated 08/02/16
I acquired this vehicle specifically because it had 4-wheel anti-lock brakes. A few weeks ago, for the first time, I had to perform a "hard brake" to avoid hitting three deer. Much to my surprise, I had "hard pedal" but virtually no brakes! I narrowly avoided oncoming traffic and limped into my driveway. Noone could understand how I could have hard pedal without brakes. (all relays proved to be okay.) I had the car towed to a local tire dealer to see if they could determine what was wrong. They were astonished to find that both rotors had separated from their hubs as the result of the hard brake. They advised that they thought it had to be a defect in the metal and advised me to take it to my local Jeep dealer, cooper motors, in stevens point, wisconsin. …
1995 Jeep Cherokee engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 22 / 19 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 20 / 18 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 17 / 16 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 17 / 16 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Jeep Cherokee a good car?
Based on 608 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Cherokee rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Cherokee at the same age. It is one of the Cherokee years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
The body & structure — 149 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body › door › hinge and attachments. Next are the engine & cooling (139) and brakes (90).
How many recalls does the 1995 Jeep Cherokee have?
There are 6 recalls for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, the most recent from May 6, 2011 (brake lights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jeep Cherokee?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2021 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2015, 2019, 2017 and 2016. See the full Jeep Cherokee years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Cherokee problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 108,000 miles; 17% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.