1995 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability
259 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 14/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Brakes & stability leads the reports, typically around 90,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1995 Jeep Wrangler has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1995 sits among all Wrangler years
What owners report
“Consumer states that when the trailer is attach to the vehicle the emergency brakes will not stay in the lock position and will unlock causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Wrangler
“Consumer states vehicle was on a hill in park with engine on, when vehicle suddenly began to roll backwards. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Wrangler
“Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the transmission would not shift to 1st gear causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 Wrangler
Recalls (3)
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…
Fix: 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…
Fix: 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…
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 02V041000.
Led to recall campaign 00V136000.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1995 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 1995 Jeep Wrangler drew 259 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 14/100, scored against the model's worst year (2008).
What are the most common 1995 Jeep Wrangler problems?
The top reported problems for the 1995 Jeep Wrangler are brakes & stability (75 complaints), engine (39), and transmission & drivetrain (32).
Does the 1995 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.