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1995 Jeep Cherokee Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, and owners have filed 608 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

6
safety recalls
608
owner complaints to NHTSA
90 / 9
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–19
MPG combined (EPA)

6 safety recalls for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 11V279000 Reported 1,126 vehicles potentially affected U.S. DRIVE RIGHT

    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…

    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…

  2. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and 5 other components

    NHTSA 08V056000 Reported 107 vehicles potentially affected U.S. DRIVE RIGHT

    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…

    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…

  3. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V340000 Reported 334,047 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

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

  4. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 97V069000 Reported 2,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

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

    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…

  5. Mechanical (parking brake)

    NHTSA 95V172000 Reported 135,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.

  6. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 95V057000 Reported 70,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

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

    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.

608 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee have filed 608 complaints with NHTSA; 90 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 74 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 114,787 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 99 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I recently purchased a 2015 jeep cherokee with only 14,500 miles on it. I noticed that the transmission did not shift properly. The dealer reprogrammed the software that week. A few days after pick up”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 9, 2018 · Power train

“Dear sirs, i have discovered a very dangerous electrical hazard that is occurring on all the 1990's jeep cherokee se models. On the 4.0 liter 242 cubic inch models, the dashboard switch that controls”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2018 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee (Cherokee 2WD, Cherokee 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–19 mpg
City / Highway13–18 / 17–22
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Jeep Cherokee model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Cherokee model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1973 Jeep Cherokee01
1974 Jeep Cherokee30
1975 Jeep Cherokee50
1976 Jeep Cherokee40
1977 Jeep Cherokee10
1978 Jeep Cherokee21
1979 Jeep Cherokee20
1980 Jeep Cherokee31
1981 Jeep Cherokee21
1982 Jeep Cherokee20
1983 Jeep Cherokee10
1984 Jeep Cherokee37
1985 Jeep Cherokee317
1986 Jeep Cherokee421
1987 Jeep Cherokee557
1988 Jeep Cherokee097
1989 Jeep Cherokee3191
1990 Jeep Cherokee5270
1991 Jeep Cherokee5233
1992 Jeep Cherokee1113
1993 Jeep Cherokee3418
1994 Jeep Cherokee5519
1995 Jeep Cherokee6608
1996 Jeep Cherokee6447
1997 Jeep Cherokee4390
1998 Jeep Cherokee5399
1999 Jeep Cherokee2366
2000 Jeep Cherokee1369
2001 Jeep Cherokee2229
2006 Jeep Cherokee017
2014 Jeep Cherokee132,648
2015 Jeep Cherokee111,789
2016 Jeep Cherokee91,409
2017 Jeep Cherokee61,336
2018 Jeep Cherokee7687
2019 Jeep Cherokee111,653
2020 Jeep Cherokee3316
2021 Jeep Cherokee4168
2022 Jeep Cherokee351
2023 Jeep Cherokee13
2026 Jeep Cherokee46

Checking a specific 1995 Jeep Cherokee

How do I know if my 1995 Jeep Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1995 Jeep Cherokee; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V056000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jeep models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.