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1995 Jeep Cherokee

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
608
Received Jan 1995 to Nov 2018
Official recalls listed
6
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Rear door latch fails to open or close100 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Airbags fail to deploy in crashes36 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Vehicle rolls backward out of park34 complaints · 5.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #11V279000U.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.
  • Recall #08V056000U.S. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-WHEEL drive jeep cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'fuel system integrity.'
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 91 crashes, 9 fires, 74 people injured, 2 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

3 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

1 more problem

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee
99
Show as a table
YearComplaints
199574
199664
199761
199851
199982
200099
200175
200243
200316
200413
20056
20061
20072
20084
20093
20100
20111
20121
20131
20142
20154
20161
20172
20182
20190
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2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total608

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Rear door latch fails to open or close10016%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes365.9%–NHTSA recall #95V057000
Vehicle rolls backward out of park345.6%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking304.9%–
Front brake rotors warp and wear early233.8%–NHTSA recall #99V340000
Engine knocking from rod or main bearings183.0%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract172.8%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring142.3%–
Frame rusts and corrodes through132.1%–
Exhaust manifold cracks and leaks fumes111.8%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving101.6%–
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up101.6%–
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps91.5%–
Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly91.5%–
Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches71.1%–
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed71.1%–
Water leaks into cabin during rain61.0%–
Tires blow out or tread separates61.0%–
Headlights dim or fail at night61.0%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips50.8%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #11V279000May 6, 20111,126 vehicles affected

    exterior lighting: brake lights

    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.

    Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    U.S. Drive right will notify owners and mail kits along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact U.S. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.

  • NHTSA recall #08V056000February 6, 2008107 vehicles affected

    electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; equipment: other: labels; exterior lighting; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; visibility: power window devices and controls; visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

    U.S. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-WHEEL drive Jeep Cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'fuel system integrity.'

    These vehicles do not meet the required standards.

    Remedy

    U.S. Drive right will make all the required modifications. A representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. The recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. Owners may contact U.S. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.

  • NHTSA recall #99V340000December 13, 1999334,047 vehicles affected

    service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

    Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors Can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion Can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.

    The reduced strength Can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

  • NHTSA recall #97V069000April 28, 19972,500 vehicles affected

    steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

    During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.

    Due to high steering load events, vehicles Can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.

  • NHTSA recall #95V172000September 12, 1995135,000 vehicles affected

    parking brake: conventional: mechanical

    The parking brake handle release button Can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.

    The parking brake may not hold causing the vehicle to roll inadvertently.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.

  • NHTSA recall #95V057000March 21, 199570,000 vehicles affected

    air bags: frontal

    Certain of the driver's side air bag modules were assembled without an arming lever.

    This condition will cause the air bag to not deploy in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the potential for personal injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the air bag module arming lever and will replace those air bag modules that are missing a lever.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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