Most common 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Share of the 719 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by model year
Best Grand Cherokee years: 2016, 2020, 2017. Years to avoid: 2014, 2012, 2011, 2024, 2023. Compare all years →
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls (4)
Structure
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.
Remedy: 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…
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle May unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on March 22, 2002. Owner notification began September 23, 2002.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 11 possible defects involving the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee:
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…
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
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…
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
NHTSA has conducted extensive analysis of the data regarding fuel tank integrity for the model year (MY) 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC). As a result of that work, the agency has decided to upgrade its safety defect investigation to an Engineering Analysis and to expand the scope of vehicles included in the investigation.
Inadvertent rollaway in reverse park
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…
Hood latch failure
Odi opened ea02-029 to determine whether a safety-related defect trend existed in the my 1997 Jeep grand cherokee hood latch assemblies.during ea02-029, there was no specific failure mechanism identified that could differentiate the my 1997 vehicles from other vehicles containing this same hood latch assembly or could account for their higher complaint rate.as a result, odi expanded the scope of this investigation…
Roll-away in reverse when parked
Daimlerchrysler has recalled the zj models to incorporate a secondary detent spring into the shifter.even though the wj 6 cyl. Vehicles use the same manual detent lever that as the vehicles in the recall population, odi believes that the wj redesigned shifter, which improves floor shifter functionality and ergonomics, helps to provide feedback to the driver to indicate whether ?park? Has or has not been…
Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires
In a letter dated October 2, 2009, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned NHTSA to open a defect investigation and recall model year 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees.CAS alleged that the subject vehicles have defective fuel tank storage systems that present a fire hazard in crashes.
Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 247 →
My son was driving my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo at 30 miles/hour when the truck suddenly accelerated with loss of all brake power causing him to drive up onto a parked car which caused the Jeep to overturn onto the driver's side. Luckily for him, he sustained only a small cut from the driver's side window breaking on impact and was cleared medically when he was taken to the hospital via ambulance. A police car happened to be following him and witnessed this incident. When the officer ran to the Jeep after the accident and helped my son climb out of the passenger side, he made my son turn off the Jeep because the engine was still revving and sounded like it was racing although my son was not pressing the gas petal (he was standing on the seat).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the driver side door suddenly became unsecured. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The front passenger side door also experienced the exact failure. In addition, while parked on an incline, the vehicle would erroneously move down the incline. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the parking function within the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while driving, the interior headliner would become unsecured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Brakes all 113 →
The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle gear shifter was in park, the vehicle would move forward even when the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair for the emergency brake, however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. VIN was unavailable.
ABS system has failed a number of timess (no pumping on hard braking), once caused me to skid into the rear of a vehicle due to uncontrolabilty (person in other car said she heard skidding. People at dealership sounded like they have heard this before (they said that all they had to do was reset the ABS system). After resetting ABS system it worked for a while and then stopped functioning again. Couldn't afford the $50 fee for bringing it in a lot (100K warranty.) so I drove it as a non ABS car, but still no pumping feeling when pedal is depressed, any more questions please e-mail at [email].
Speed control & acceleration all 82 →
Ellen romett, (wife) in an attempt to move our 1995 Jeep Cherokee Grand lmt. Forward in the driveway a few feet, placed the vehicle in drive with her foot on the brake. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward at high speed through the yard fence, she immediately hit the brake, however the car continued to travel an additional 34 feet and finally came to stop after hitting a large cherry tree. Grass and driveway markings validate her attempt to brake the vehicle and the fact that the acceleration continued even after braking. Air bags did not deploy. Injuries to my wife appear to be minimal, however, there was extensive damage to the Jeep Cherokee and $1400 in property damage.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal suddenly depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle surged forward. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. The contact used the emergency brake but the vehicle still would not stop. The contact noticed smoke from the tires; she shifted to park and the vehicle finally stopped. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 200,000.
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car?
Based on 719 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Grand Cherokee rates average: 22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Grand Cherokee at the same age. 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 Grand Cherokee?
The transmission & drivetrain — 247 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › park/neutral start interlock switch. Next are the brakes (113) and speed control & acceleration (82).
How many recalls does the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most recent from June 19, 2013 (structure). 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 Grand Cherokee?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2020 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2012, 2011, 2024 and 2023. See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 118,000 miles; 13% 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.