Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (air conditioning, heater, defroster, HVAC controls).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Evaporator leaks into car. Mechanic says its a bad design and I need to bring it in every 6 months or so which is what I have done the past two years I've owned this car. Despite repalcing evaporator core three times, mechanic says design of drain into the vehicle frame cause it to continuously block up. There is nothing that can be done to permanently fix this issue. The smell from the water that leaks into the car, passenger rear seat floor board, is horrendous. My daughter sits here, and is having allergic reactions to it. I use this car for business and cannot seat my passengers in it when it is leaking. It is extremely expesive and time-consuming to have the dash taken apart every 6 months to clean the evaporator case or replace the core.
The air conditioner housing leaks to the interior, under the carpet. The dealership suggested a quick that didn't work the body shop says this is a common problem that would be expensive. The dealership then said if the quickfix didn't work, they would need to replace the housing, which would require removing the entire dash: over $600 to complete the job. If this is a common problem, Jeep should have recalled it a long time ago and fixed it.
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal to slow to a stop or while stopped, the vehicle surged forward. This occurred intermittently. It was driven to the dealer who determined a switch on the air conditioner caused the vehicle to idle improperly. The switch was replaced.
Please contact me reference the air conditioning A/C unit in my 1995 Grand Cherokee Jeep. I'm totally frustrated with the service and responses I've received from daimler Chrysler and the local dealership referencing the A/C. The A/C not working on a 500 mile plus trip (one way) can cause undo stress on family, especially one with young kids and a pregnant wife. When an authorized automobile dealership repairs your vehicle, you feel somewhat confident. I cannot place all the blame on the dealership as this has been a continuing problem and can probably be labled as a manufaturer's defect.please contact me and advise me on courses of action as daimler Chrysler and the local dealership (don phillips) are not interested in providing any assistance.
In 1998 my A/C stopped cooling. I had it gased up and was told that there was a leak but it was repaired.this year in May I turned my A/C on only to find out that it is not cooling again this year. I called a Jeep dealership and was told that the evaporation core was defective on some Jeep models and that they would have to run a dye test to see if that was the problem. It is going to cost me $325.00 just to have the test done. Please give me information on whether or not there is a defective evaporation core on a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Many of the problems I have had with this vehicle could have caused a fatal crash. There are many failures apparently not being addressed by Chrysler. Jeep vehicles should be sold along with legal representation. The list of problems I have encountered so far are as follows: complete automatic transmission, lf axle, viscous coupler in transfer case--big $$, complete A/C system, cruise control, air bag sensor, speedometer assy.+ the recalls as of date--fr. Brake rotors, shift interlock--very unsatisfied 1st time Jeep owner.
Front drive shaft cv failed twice. Ac evaporator coil failed. Power antenna failed. Rear wiper motor failed. Radiator failed. Passenger power window failed. Front steering shock failed. Transmission oil colling lines leaked. Battery failed. Trailer tow receptacle failed. Rough idle. All occurred under 56000 miles.
Air conditioner was not working , air was blowing, but not cooling. Vehicle was taken to a Jeep dealer, and evaporator was leaking. Dealer said it was a common problem in jeeps. They recognized the design flaw, but will not cover it. Consumer would have to pay $629.00.
When turning off heater or air conditioner intermittently alarm will go off/ interior lights will flash, and horn will go off. Vehicle taken to dealer 8-9 times in past 3 years, could not remedy. Recently dealer replaced alarm module. However, it did not remedy problem.
Air conditioner would leak freon onto engine. Have taken to dealership for repair of leak. Air conditioner duct tube fell out of position at one point onto drivers foot, this caused some loss of control, however consumer was able to regain control.
AC & Heater complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are ac & heater problems on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the a/c & heater of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the model year's 719 complaints. The component named most often is appliance › air conditioner (28 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee ac & heater problems?
No. NHTSA lists no a/c & heater recall for the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee ac & heater problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 105,000 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.