Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle in a parking lot with the parking brake set and the vehicle transmission was in neutral (N). The contact stated that when returned to the vehicle it had rolled down a slight incline and crashed into the back of another parked vehicle. The contact stated that the rear quarter panel on the passenger side of the other vehicle had been dented. The contact stated that there was only a small smear of paint from the other vehicle on his bumper. There were no injuries and no police were on the scene. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to grindstaff Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2226 w elk ave, elizabethton, tn 37643) to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 02V041000 (parking brake). The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the parking brake failed on multiple occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward after engaging the parking brake. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000. Consumer stated parts were replaced but recurred again less than 4,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to engage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Two dealers informed the contact that the part was not available to be repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 02V041000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the recall expired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The truck was parked and running inside of driveway and without warning, the park brake jumped out of gear, rolled out of the driveway and hit another vehicle. There were no injuries or fatalities.
Brakes failed in my 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Both circuits (front and rear) had all hydraulic fluid stream out. I needed to replace all the brake lines and hoses due to extensive corrosion to the brake lines. The front circuit line rusted thru and the fluid came out thru a rupture in the steel (rusted) line. The rear circuit hose for the drivers side wheel blew off the steel line (due to corrosion). Fortunate for me I was approaching a red light, didn't like the way the brakes felt, so applied the brakes harder than usual to determine if I could sense some defect and they went to the floor, luckily the light turned green at the same time and the cars in front of me moved out. I downshifted and slowed and pulled to the shoulder and then into a shopping center parking lot, from where the car was towed to a repair station. …
While driving the lights were dimming on and off just before the engine shut down in the road. The engine began shifting, the battery partially melted, and the battery cable burned. Also the brake lines were all bent back due to the engine shifting approximately 4-6 inches. Consumer has called al. Miss. Az. Il. (52059100r) is the part number, ny. Says there are 243 consumers waiting for parts due to same defect. Chrysler says they cannot find a manufacturer for the parts. Also the oil filter was broken, and the oil casing is dented. This is the second time this has happened, the vehicle was modified by a Chrysler dealership the first time to remedy the problem. Chrysler has a 243 customer back order and more to order.
Problems with transmission on 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Nar 06/27/2003 the consumers transmission failed while driving on the interstate it lost 2 gears without warning. The vehicle had to be towed away and damages cost approx $1873.93. After during research the consumer found that several jeeps had experienced the same problems so it was evident that it was a manufacturer problem, so the consumer wishes to be fully reimbursed for repairs. The consumer had brakes and shock work performed in the past.
Emergency parking brake failed while parked on a hill in a parking lot. Witness heard a loud "pop" and witnessed the vehicle rolling down the parking lot and striking another vehicle. When I arrived and separated the vehicles, I placed the parking brake in services and exited the vehicle. As soon as I took two steps from the vehicle I heard a loud pop, and the parking brake had released again.
The Jeep was parked in our driveway for about two hours when the parking brake unexpectedly released, causing the Jeep to roll down the driveway, across the street, down an embankment and into a concrete porch. The brake had been checked by a mechanic two months earlier for a similar spontaneous release with no worn parts found or any damage to the mechanism.
Vehicle experienced brake failure. The consumer's son had received a recall concerning faulty brakes, prior to this, on several occasions the son experienced brake problems. The most recent event happened when the son activated the parking brake and the vehicle rolled back and hit the consumer's vehicle. Recall#02V041000
Related recalls
Parking brake › Conventional
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a parking brake assembly with a stronger pawl return spring. Owner notificaton began September 30, 2002.
NHTSA investigations
Brake roter disc/hud separation
There is no summary currently available
Parking brake resulting in rollaway
There is no summary currently available
Brake complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, 35% of the model year's 202 complaints. The component named most often is conventional (26 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Jeep Wrangler brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 02V-041 (conventional, Feb 7, 2002). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Wrangler brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 19 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to brakes 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.