Complaints
983
Crashes
146
Fires
44
Injuries
110
Fatalities
4
Recalls
1
Worst 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1136 complaints
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Crash-related:38
#277 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:126,333 mi
Crash-related:38
Fires:1
#359 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:72,153 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 136 | 38 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 77 | 38 | 1 | 126,333 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 59 | 4 | 1 | 72,153 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 45 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 28 | — | — | 105,963 mi | |
| Fuel System | 28 | — | 2 | 170,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 24 | 6 | 1 | 103,644 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 23 | 22 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 23 | 3 | 4 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 21 | 1 | 1 | 105,509 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 17 | 1 | 3 | 163,606 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 17 | — | — | 78,562 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 16 | — | 2 | 100,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 15 | 1 | 3 | 110,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 15 | — | — | 160,241 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | — | — | 95,010 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 13 | 2 | 2 | 86,538 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | 2 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 11 | — | — | 118,333 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 2 | 1 | 149,667 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 10 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 9 | — | 3 | 138,000 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | 51,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical | 8 | — | — | 117,923 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 100,620 mi |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
136
complaints
Crashes
38
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
77
complaints
Crashes
38
Fires
1
Avg Miles
126,333
Automatic Transmission
59
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,153
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,963
Fuel System
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
170,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
24
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
103,644
Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
105,509
Gasoline Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
163,606
Fuel Pump
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,562
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
100,000
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
110,000
Structural Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,241
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,010
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
86,538
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,333
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
149,667
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
Electrical System:Wiring
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
138,000
Parking-Brake Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,923
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,620
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Recalls for 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,560,000 vehicles.
13V252000Structure · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~1,560,000 affectedChrysler 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.
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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 983 NHTSA complaints, 146 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch with 136 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch (136 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (77 complaints, avg 126,333 mi); Automatic Transmission (59 complaints, avg 72,153 mi). 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 Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 110,522 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 Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 146 crash-related reports, 44 fire reports, 110 injuries, and 4 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 Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,560,000 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 Grand 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 Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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