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
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:39
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 105 | — | — | 98,317 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 102 | — | — | 118,532 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 63 | 39 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 27 | 22 | — | 187,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 25 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 14 | 8 | — | 267,389 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 14 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 12 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 12 | 1 | 1 | 104,333 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 | — | 5 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 | — | — | 199,900 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 198,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 101,825 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 162,000 mi | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 5 | — | — | — |
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
Unintended Acceleration
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
—
Airbags
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
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 Faults
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
—
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 Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
198,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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
—
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 campaign affecting ~1,126 vehicles.
11V279000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
~1,126 affectedU.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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1995 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Jeep Cherokee has 732 NHTSA complaints, 110 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments with 105 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments (105 complaints, avg 98,317 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (102 complaints, avg 118,532 mi); Unintended Acceleration (63 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 127,029 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee include 110 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 86 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,126 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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