The 1995 Jeep Cherokee is a vehicle that came with a choice of 2.5L 4-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl engines. At 31 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Special Purpose Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 13–18 city / 17–22 highway / 15–19 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550–$4,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 468–592 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 8 configurations: Cherokee 2WD, Cherokee 4WD |
| Age | 31 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 1995 Jeep Cherokee. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
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…
Risk: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
Risk: These vehicles do not meet the required standards.
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…
Risk: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.
Risk: 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.
The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.
Risk: The parking brake may not hold causing the vehicle to roll inadvertently.
Certain of the driver's side air bag modules were assembled without an arming lever.
Risk: This condition will cause the air bag to not deploy in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the potential for personal injury.
Owners have filed 608 complaints about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. 91 reports involved a crash and 9 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 71 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 34 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1995 Jeep Cherokee. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part ava
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction shee
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction shee
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 9 defect investigations covering the 1995 Jeep Cherokee.
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries)
Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
Door hinge
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Door hinge
There is no summary currently available
Brake roter disc/hud separation
There is no summary currently available
Brake rotor disc/hub separation
Chrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998, involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand Cherokee, 1990-91 Cherokee, wrangler and comanchee, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in
Steering column assembly
On january 25, 1994 chrysler conducted a safety recall to correct the steering shaft assembly in model year 1993 grand Cherokee and grand wagoneer.the recall population was 115,000 vehicles.the defect was the molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower steering column shaft which may
Vehicle sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
Rear axle shaft separation
This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design is typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle is carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller be
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 1995 Cherokees that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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