Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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).
Bought 4 new tires (kumho solus kr21 p215/75/r15) on 1-22-15 at 234545 miles, one replaced on 2/10/15 at 235216 with road hazard warranty. Nail in sidewall. By 11/21/2015, needed to have rear passenger tire tested as it constantly loss air. Purchased same brand and size as spare tire. No leak reported by service station, mileage not recorded on their form. Tire replaced with spare on front passenger side that was always flat. After six months of use, tire shows damage to side wall. This should not be acceptable. It is very hard for some of us to buy 5 new tires and I wish I could replacement of all 5 because this size tire seems to unofficially been recalled, but I have never received notice. No one carries these size and brand of tires anymore. Is this why? I am unable to load photos or scanned receipts but do have them available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee hitched to a trailer equipped with innova ultra runner tires, size: 4.80/4.00x12. While hauling dirt in the trailer and driving 45 MPH, the passenger side trailer tire had a blowout. The contact stated that the tire was replaced with a spare tire; however, approximately an hour later, the driver side trailer tire blew out. The driver side tire was also replaced with a spare tire. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V638000 (tires), but was informed by the local harbor freight store that the tires were not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the tires were not included in the recall, and only offered the contact a $30.00 gift certificate. The tire and vehicle failure mileages were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Bridgestone dueler h/l alenza tires, size p235/75r15 (na). While driving approximately 50 MPH, the rear passenger tire detached from the rim independently. In addition, there was a dent in the rim. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the road surface. The tire was replaced. The contact stated that the tire was not punctured. The tire was the original equipment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN, dot number, and tire failure mileage were unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 220,000.
While driving on the 210 fwy east near the hill street off-ramp in pasadena-ca the car's front end started to shake & bounce violently while wobbling towards the right. It felt as of the car would fall apart and we (occupants) were very scared. After reducing my speed to about 35mph the shaking/bouncing stopped and everything seemed back to normal. I checked the web to see if any one else had experienced these problems. To my surprise the internet has numerous entries of people in jeeps experiencing exactly the same and naming it the "death wobble". The sites suggest different cures but after replacing all front shocks, steering housing, steering dampers and all suspension bushings and replacing tires and having alignment checked the problem remained as I experienced it twice more after all the work was done. On 04/08/'15 I took the car to alhambra Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep for inspection. …
With foot on brake vehicle accelerated out of control as soon as owner shifted into drive. ABS brakes had no effect so she used the emergency brakes. Vehicle ran through several neighbors yards. Consumer had to lift up the emergency brake to stopped vehicle, also the right front tire burst, vehicle had to be towed.
Spare tire causes rear axle to overheat and start a fire. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The front axle overheated when a spare tire was used causing afire. The front axle and rear axle were replaced.
Size is p235/75/r15 - this was on the back passenger side of the Jeep. While on the highwy, we experienced a blowout - this also resulted in ripping the back bumper completely off of the Jeep. We were fortunate that we were not injured, or experienced an accident. But, we did realize that the tire completely came apart and we left a considerable about of tire on the highway. We still have the tire - it was completely destroyed. (tiresize: p235/75/r1)( dot number: tire size: p235/75/r1 )
All four of these tires are separating at tread and sidewall. A Firestone dealer inspected them (yuddy's in portsmouth, nh) and told me they were all splitting. However, they don't want to help me and get in the middle. Maybe because I already bought four tires elsewhere. I still have the tires, and need to turn them in somewhere and get re-imbursement. These tires need to be added to your list as well. (dot number: vdhl hla tiresize: p235/75r15)
While driving, a loud noise was heard. The consumer maintained control of vehicle. Stopped & checked tires. Noticed right rear tire had lost its tread. Had the spare put on. The problem happened a second while driving 62mph & with the spare tire. Firestone wilderness at p225/75r15 on a 1995, Jeep, Grand Cherokee.
Consumer has a 95 Grand Cherokee side walls are cracking. The tires have 30,000 miles. Tire size p225/70r15. The dot #'s cebx for 3 of the tires and hnhv for one of the tires, the tires lose air pressure and the sidewalls are cracking on all 4 Michelin ltx tires.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the model year's 719 complaints. The component named most often is sidewall (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 209,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to wheels & tires 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.