MYRModel Year Report

1995 Jeep Wrangler

▲ Better than typical
1995 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Wrangler Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 371 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 649 complaints 2014: 651 complaints 2015: 467 complaints 2016: 458 complaints 2016 2017: 309 complaints 2018: 1809 complaints 2019: 732 complaints 2020: 604 complaints 2021: 906 complaints 2022: 381 complaints 2022 2023: 341 complaints 2024: 679 complaints 2025: 60 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
1995: 202 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009371
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013649
2014651
2015467
2016458
2017309
20181809
2019732
2020604
2021906
2022381
2023341
2024679
202560
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

PARKING BRAKE 27%

27% of complaints: parking brake — 54 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing conventional and mechanical.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230605

WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND HIT A VAN. THE VEHICLES FUEL SENSOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, TP SENSOR AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ALSO RATTLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030612

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030306

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150319

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950817 — PE (closed 19960126)

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

I 19990628 — EA (closed 20000328)

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION

I 20010111 — EA (closed 20020325)

PARKING BRAKE RESULTING IN ROLLAWAY

R 20020930 — parking brake

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 UP

Campaign 02V041000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040616 — equipment

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 COVE

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

Campaign 04E041000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V041000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04E041000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Jeep Wrangler is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported component is parking brake, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Jeep Wrangler have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.