1995 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee. Part of Generation 2 (XJ) — 1984–2001.

19941996
Complaints
732
Crashes
110
Fires
11
Injuries
86
Fatalities
2
Recalls
1

Worst 1995 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1105 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Avg mileage:98,317 mi
#2102 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Avg mileage:118,532 mi
#363 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Crash-related:39
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
105
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,317
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
102
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
118,532
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
63
complaints
Crashes
39
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
44
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
27
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
Avg Miles
187,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS
14
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
267,389
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
14
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
104,333
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
5
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
199,900
STEERING
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
198,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,825
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
162,000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 1995 Jeep Cherokee

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,126 vehicles.

11V279000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
~1,126 affected

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1994-1996 JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES IMPORTED FROM JANUARY 2007, THROUGH APRIL 2011 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," FOR THE HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLES ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUIRED THIRD BRAKE LAMP.

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