Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
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).
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at approximately 25 MPH, the tow hitch detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the dealer denied the remedy to be performed because the rear end of the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the technician refused to perform the recall repair and implement the remedy since the bolts securing the rear bumper were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000.
The front doors on this vehicle model are defective!!!! The metal holding the door latch is defect / weak causing the latch to tear away from the sheetmetal and recess inside the door. The door opens while turning as slowly as 5 MPH; the driver side door will no longer latch closed nor will the lock engage and secure the door. On 3/3/2014 while driving my daughter to school, this incident happened to us. Luckily there was no oncoming traffic and I didn't lose control of the vehicle. What did happen was I had to over-extend my left shoulder to grab the driver's door after it flung open, spraining my shoulder. To date I have randomly spoken with 12 other Jeep owners of the same model, in ulster county, ny; all having the same defect in either the driver or passenger front door of this model vehicle. This is a serious safety hazard that needs to be recognized and repaired by Jeep! …
I have received several recall notices over a number of years regarding the potential for fire in the case of a rear-end collision. The repair negotiated is to add an OEM tow bar. The dealers claim they have not received the replacement parts or any word as to when they will be available. After waiting several years, I followed the instructions on the recall notice and had an OEM tow bar installed at my expense and mailed the receipts, as instructed, to the address given along with the promise to refund the cost of repair within 60 days of verifying the paperwork. I have received nothing after several months -- except another identical recall notice. This problem has been known for a number of years. Yet no action has been taken by Jeep (Chrysler) either to repair the defect or refund the cost of having it done myself....updated 05/14/15 updated 9/16/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall related to the fuel system, gasoline, structure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts were rusted and needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. ...updated 02/19/16
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep laredo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Related recalls
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…
Body complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the body & structure of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of the model year's 719 complaints. The component named most often is body (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 13V-252 (structure, Jun 19, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 149,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to body & structure 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.