1995 Jeep Wrangler: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 202 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is parking brake (26% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Purchased this vehicle in 2020. Was notified by insurance of a recall that was not done. Called the local dealership and they advised work cannot be done because the recall is over 10 years old.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to grindstaff chrysler dodge jeep ram (2226 w elk ave, elizabethton, tn 37643) to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 02v041000 (parking brake). The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the parking brake failed on multiple occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward after engaging the parking brake. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000.*dt consumer stated parts were replaced but recurred again less than 4,000 miles.*jb”Owner report · Parking Brake · May 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to engage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Two dealers informed the contact that the part was not available to be repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 02v041000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the recall expired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2015
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the sway bar linkage had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. Updated 04/22/14 ma updated 04/23/14”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering failed and the vehicle had no steering control. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the gear box for the steering wheel was rusted near its bolts and broken into pieces. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2012
“Gas overflows from tank when filling regardless if handle is held or using automatic shut off. Gas has splashed on clothing, and has stained paint. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated that the front driver side seat belt buckle failed to stay latched. During the failure, the vehicle was not in motion. The buckle would fit in the latch but would not click. The dealership was contacted and denied to repair the defect without charging for the repair. The contact expressed that a broken spring in the seatbelt latch may be the problem.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2006
“I have a jeep wrangler, 1995. The female end of the driver's side seat belt is no longer latching securely. The male end will self-release periodically and it requires repeated latching to secure the seat belt. This problem developed recently and will apparently require a replacement of the seat belt female end. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2006
“The battery went dead. Consumer had to jump the vehicle. The cables got crossed, causing a short which led to a fire. The ecm chip burned completely. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and was told the ecm chip should have never burned. It should have been a protective cover. Contacted chrysler, who will do nothing assist the consumer. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2005
“Consumer received recall 02v041000) concerning parking brake failure. Consumer was concerned that the recall was not fixed properly. The problem recurred, and had not been resolved. Service manager keith.*ak”Owner report · Parking Brake · Dec 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 27 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO THE COCKPIT COVER. AS A RESULT, THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ROOF RACK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.
Remedy: BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1995 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 202 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The most complained-about area is parking brake (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Wrangler problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 95,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Jeep Wrangler have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.