Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
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).
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.
On this occasion and a previous one approximately 2 years ago accidents occuring on the frontal portion of the vehicle failed to activate the air bag. The driver stuck the windshield with his head and cracked same and bent the steering whell as a result of the impact but the air bag did not activate and inflate. |daimler-Chrysler was notified in both instances and they sent an investigator . On both occasions they had an explanation as to why it did not work neither of which explains why in a accident as serious as this in which the front right side (head light area) came in contact with a utility pole that resulted in enough damage to total the vehicle and the air bag did not deploy. My son driver could have been injured much more seriously that the bumps and bruises from emcountering the windshield and steering wheel. …
While driving at 30 MPH consumer's vehicle was hit on the passenger side by another vehicle, as result, vehicle rolled over three times. Upon impact, air bag didn't deploy. Consumer sustained injuries, and was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital, and was released two days later. Vehicle was totaled.
While driving 55 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.
While traveling at 35 MPH in icy conditions, consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle and collided with an oncoming vehicle. Other vehicle was totalled. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. There were two injuries in the accident.
Vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle, causing fuel tank to be crushed up against exhaust system. This could have caused a vehicle explosion. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified.
While driving 30 MPH had a direct frontal impact in which driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. No previous problem with the airbag system. Please provide further information.
Airbag failure on impact twice, brake component failure 10 separate times, water pump failure at 50,000, differential noise and failure at 65,000, manifold cracked, motor mount, and transmission mounts failure at 74,000
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.
At 35 MPH dead-on frontal impact, the seatbelt failed to lock until driver's body made head and chest contact with steering wheel and driver's air bag failed to deploy.
Airbag complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the model year's 719 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags 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 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 109,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 25 crashes, 0 fires and 18 injuries and 1 death to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.