MYRModel Year Report

1995 Jeep Wrangler

▲ Better than typical
1995 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
202
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Parking brake

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 202 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2011 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2021 2022: 400 complaints 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 202 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2013 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2019 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 202 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2008 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2012 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2014 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2018 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2020 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2024 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026

1995: 202 complaints

View as data table
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
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013654
2014654
2015472
2016461
2017310
20181,820
2019741
2020610
2021942
2022400
2023367
2024736
202568
202610

Known problem areas

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

Parking brake

27% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing conventional and mechanical.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2023-06-05

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, 2003-06-12

The emergency brake and transmission failed, which resulted in a collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-06

Also filed under Power train

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

16% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2015-03-19

Seat belts

8% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-01-26 Rear axle shaft separation
  2. I
    1999-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 2000-03-28 Brake roter disc/hud separation
  3. I
    2001-01-11Engineering analysisClosed 2002-03-25 Parking brake resulting in rollaway
  4. R
    2002-09-30Parking brake02V041000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2004-06-16Equipment04E041000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Parking brake: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V041000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 04E041000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.