1995 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
583 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
117,923 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 85 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 118 of 583 complaints (20.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 113 | 19.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 68 | 11.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 36 | 6.2% |
| Steering behavior | 21 | 3.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 18 | 3.1% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 118 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 37 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 16 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch: 118; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 47; Vehicle Speed Control: 46; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 37; Fuel/Propulsion System: 28; Air Bags:Frontal: 17; Fuel System, Gasoline: 17; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 16
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 36 |
| 150,000 and above | 21 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 36; 150,000 and above: 21
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (36). 498 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 2000 | 89 |
| 2001 | 177 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
1995: 63; 1996: 32; 2000: 89; 2001: 177; 2002: 64; 2003: 42; 2004: 21; 2005: 8; 2006: 5; 2007: 4; 2008: 6; 2009: 2; 2010: 5; 2011: 1; 2012: 5; 2013: 1; 2014: 29; 2015: 19; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 113 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 68 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 36 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000470 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
I HAVE HAD 4 REBUILT FUEL PUMPS REPLACED ON MY 95 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SINCE NOEMBER 4,2002 AND THEY KEEP FAILING. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR OTHER THAN THE FUEL PUMP. THE MECHANIC HAS CHECKED THE TANK. I HAVE NOW FOUND OUT THAT THE DEALER SELLING THE PUMP TO THE STATION MAY NOT COVER THE WARRANTY. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BUT THE DEALER ONLY WANTS TO SEND ME A NEW PUMP. THE DEALER IS NORTHEAST AUTO OUTLET, GRANT & ACADEMY ROAD IN PHILA.,PA.
Owner-reported narrative. 91,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000626 · 2002-12-28 (December 28, 2002)
I'AM IN THE MIDST OF MY 4TH FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND A FUEL TANK IN A LITTLE OVER A YEAR .
Owner-reported narrative. 93,334 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001294 · 2002-12-20 (December 20, 2002)
THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED ALONG WITH THE GAS TANK DETERIORATING. THIS HAS CAUSED THE JEEP TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE OWNER INDICATED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,000 DOLLARS NOT INCLUDING LABOR TO AT LEAST FIX THE TWO PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001296 · 2002-12-20 (December 20, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL HAS BEEN PERFORM ON VEHICLE RECALL 95V172000 PARKING BRAKE. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DEALER NAME, ADDRESS AND NUMBER.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001387 · 2002-12-23 (December 23, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THE THAT FUEL DISINTEGRATES THE FUEL TANK OVER TIME CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO CLOG UP. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001387 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002874 · 2003-01-17 (January 17, 2003)
FUEL PUMP FAILURE,TOWED TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC(NOT DEALER).A NEW PUMP WAS INSTALLED AND WHEN THE MECHANIC GOT IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP,THEY SAID TO LOOK FOR ALGAE IN THE TANK.THEY DID SO,AND THERE WAS NONE!I PICKED UP THE JEEP AND DROVE 40 MILES ONLY TO HAVE IT STOP RUNNING AGAIN.AFTER HAVING IT TOWED BACK IN AGAIN,ONLY TO FIND OUT ANOTHER FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED.THE MECHANIC CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO TELL THEM OF THE SECOND FAILURE AND TO GET A REPLACEMENT;THEY TOLD HIM TO REPLACE THE TANK ALONG WITH THE FUEL PUMP BECAUSE THE TANKS HAVE BEEN DETERIORA…
Owner-reported narrative. 79,743 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003087 · 2003-01-21 (January 21, 2003)
SEVERE CORROSION OF FRONT ROTORS CAUSING RIGHT ROTOR TO BREAK FREE FROM HUB
Owner-reported narrative. 133,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003625 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM; HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY.*JB. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003625 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V053000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
Reported: 2002-02-15 (February 15, 2002)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.
Consequence: INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V252000 · Structure | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2013-06-19 (June 19, 2013)
Chrysler 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
NHTSA campaign record ↗95V172000 · Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
Reported: 1995-09-12 (September 12, 1995)
THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN SEPARATE FROM THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL INADVERTENTLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V340000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Reported: 1999-12-13 (December 13, 1999)
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.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗